Theme Post-Assessment

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider…

• The illustrations

• The title

• The topic or subject

• The length of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

The best definition of theme

• The main idea of the text

• A word that summarizes a story

• The character’s main problem

• The message or lesson the author is sending

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

A theme should be a statement or phrase, not just one word

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

A well written theme statement includes the character’s names and the author

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do characters of a story and the speaker of a poem help me in determining theme

• By their image

• They influence themselves and others

• With their words, actions, and feelings

• By captivating the reader’s attention

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is not a theme?

• Sharing with others is caring

• Hard work pays off

• Money is the root of all evil

• Love

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Clowns are enjoyable for some, scary for others

• Trust in yourself is just as important as trust in others.

• She was afraid of the dark, but went to find her dog.

• Connor was always getting in trouble and making excuses

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink. Which topic best describes this story?

• Courage

• Persistence

• Revenge

• Respect

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Dust of Snow

By Robert Frost

The way a crow

Shook down on me

The dust of snow

From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart

A change of mood

And saved some part

Of a day I had rued.1

Rue (verb): to regret something.

Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?

• Spending time in nature can have positive effects on a person’s mind.

• Animals can provide people with comfort during difficult times.

• It is common for people to feel fearful about the future.

• Spending time in nature can make people feel more alone than they are.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5