Theme Review

Theme is universal which means...

• It can apply to multiple other stories

• It's just one word

• It is the same thing as the main idea

• It is found in the universe

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

There can only be one theme in a story

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If a story has the theme "never give up," which of the following choices would be EVIDENCE to support that particular theme (check all that apply)

• Mrs. Stischok keeps practicing her kick flip until she's able to land it

• Mr. O'Neal made coffee this morning

• Mr. Simmons' dog, Glenn, goes missing so he posts flyers around the neighborhood and searches until he finds him

• Mrs. Nyikes forgives Mrs. Murphy for forgetting her birthday

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Select any of the statements that are life lessons

• The best relationships are built on trust

• Things aren't always what they seem

• If you buy something expensive, you have to spend more money

• A young boy is at first annoyed with his new puppy before realizing the animal will make a good companion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

"If you buy something expensive, you have to spend more money" is NOT a theme because...

• It is a fact and not an arguable statement

• It is a summary and not a life lesson

• It is NOT universal

• It is NOT a statement

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A writer will not directly state a theme in their writing. Instead, they will communicate it through... (check all that apply)

• A song that the characters sing

• Character's thoughts and actions

• Events in the story

• A statement at the end of the book

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

If ERMS got an Eagle mascot costume, what would we name it?

• Goldie the Golden Eagle

• Evie Eversole

• Birdy

• Tallons

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Theme is...

• The main idea

• A short summary of the story

• The writer's message about life told through the story

• One word

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2