Theme Review

Which of the following is the least similar to the concept of theme?

• how a character is feeling

• a "life lesson" the main character learns

• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

• the moral of the story

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When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations

• a subject or topic addressed in the story

• the title

• the length of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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A dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy dog thought he saw a real dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish dog he had been.

What is the theme?

• Be honest.

• Don't be greedy.

• Always share your things with others.

• Be respectful to others.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A novel can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

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What is the main difference between THEME and the MAIN IDEA?

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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A theme statement should NOT...

• be universal and can apply to everyone.

• be an original statement.

• use characters' name.

• show a life lesson or moral.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which of the following could be a theme?

• Matthew rides a roller coaster even though he is really afraid.

• You have to always do what your friends tell you.

• Friendship

• Facing fears and trying new things may lead to enjoyment.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which could be a theme?

• Even if a task is incredibly hard, you should still show persistence if it's important to you.

• Music is everything to Madeline.

• Madeline accomplished her goal because she didn't give up.

• Perseverance

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Which could be a theme?

• Paul lost because he cheated.

• Competitive people are untrustworthy, like Paul was in the story.

• Cheating is not the way to success.

• Cheaters never win and winners never cheat.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9