Feb. Lesson

What is theme?

• The main idea or underlying message in a piece of writing.

• The description of characters from the author.

• The plot of the story.

• What the piece of writing is mainly about.

Which of the following best identifies the theme of "The Scholarship Jacket"?

• Students need to work hard to achieve their goals.

• It's best to focus on one's education.

• You should respect the wisdom of elders when solving problems.

• It is important to stand up for what is right.

Why doesn't the principal want to look Marta in the eyes when explaining the new cost of the jacket?

• He simply does not care about the jacket or who it is awarded to.

• He was distracted by something in the office.

• Because he knew he was wrong and he felt ashamed.

• He doesn't believe he was doing anything wrong.

Where does the story take place?

• Texas

• Georgia

• New Mexico

• Out of the country

How does Marta react to the conversation she overhears about the chances of her receiving the jacket?

• Nervous

• Happy

• Sad

• Angry

True or False: Theme should be more than one word.

• False

• True

Which of the following should NOT be included in an objective summary?

• Textual evidence

• Details from the story

• Opinions or judgements

• The author's name and title

What is dialogue in a story?

• A type of figurative language.

• A conversation between characters or people in a story.

• A memory that the author writes about.

• Descriptive words used when writing.

How can you figure out what a character’s traits are?

• What the character says

• How the character acts

• What the character thinks

• All of the above

What does the jacket mean to Marta?

• Marta wanted to sell the jacket to make some extra money.

• Her favorite colors will be on the jacket.

• Marta worked hard to keep the jacket in her family.

• It's not improtant, she just wants to prove she can have it.