Theme

What is the theme of a story?

• The main idea.

• The characters.

• The underlying message or big idea.

• The way it makes you feel.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

True or False: You can't find the theme by looking at the details of a story.

• False

• True

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

True or False: Theme affects the plot of a story.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

True or False: The setting of a story cannot contribute to the theme.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

True or False: A whole chapter or section of a book can be about the theme.

• False

• True

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game.

Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.

• Kevin should have done his report first.

• Don't put things off until the last minute.

• School work is more important the playing.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Kara chose a difficult piece to play for her piano recital. Her teacher told her to pick an easier one, but Kara knew she could do it.

Kara practiced every day after school. When her friends called to see if she could play, Kara told them she couldn't.

The night of the recital arrived. She walked onto the stage and began to play and she knew the piano piece so well. She had played perfectly!

• Hard work pays off!

• Kara practiced a lot and did well.

• It takes a lot of practice to play the piano.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence is a theme?

• I like ice cream.

• Shaw is a great school.

• Be happy with what you have.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which is NOT a theme sentence?

• Always tell the truth.

• Accept others differences.

• He likes math the best.

• Family is important.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D