Barry liked playing board games, but he hated losing. He hated losing so much that he would do whatever it took to win, even bending or breaking the rules. He'd steal money from the bank and hide it under the couch cushions. He'd skip spaces while he was moving around the board. He'd shortchange others money that they were owed and argue with them about it. Barry's techniques were effective. He did win most of the games that he played, but the people whom he played with were his friends and family, and it didn't take too long until they caught on to Barry's tricks. They tried to tell Barry to stop cheating. They said that the game wasn't any fun when he cheated, but he didn't listen. He continued with his treacherous style of game play, until nobody would play with him anymore. Which statement expresses a main theme of the passage?

Do not judge a book by its cover

Be thankful for the things that you receive.

Blaine opened up the present and began pouting. He screamed in a high-pitched voice, "This is Captain Thunder! I wanted Captain Lightning!" His mother looked at him with dismay and handed him another present, which he greedily opened. "Why did you get me a red hat? You know I like blue more," Blaine whined as he threw the hat across the room. His mother straightened her expression and squinted at him. Earlier she had hoped to take some pictures of this moment, but by now she had put away her camera. She sighed and handed him one more present in hopes that this year wouldn't be a total bust. Blaine huffed and opened it. "A Game Box 4000 wow. Where's the Game Box 5000 that I asked for?" His mother could bear his ingratitude no longer. The next time that Blaine returned from his father's house, he was shocked to find that all of these toys and gifts, along with many other of his things, had been generously donated to needy children. From the character's experience, the reader can learn...

Be thankful for the things that you receive.

A number of flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in a housekeeper's room, and placing their feet in it, ate greedily. Their feet, however, became so smeared with the honey that they could not use their wings, nor release themselves, and were suffocated. Which statement expresses a main theme of the story?

Think through the risks before following your instincts.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story? As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.

Hard work can bring great rewards.

Playing a musical instrument is too much work.

Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.

It's OK to give up on yourself.

A theme is the big idea in a story. It's the message about people or the world that the author is trying to get across. Themes are universal, which means they are true in all times and all places. They apply to many different types of people. Read the following passage from a story. Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it. Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.

You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.

When you achieve a goal, you shouldn’t brag about it.

Theme Vocabulary Review Test

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The "affable" stranger helped pick up the papers I dropped.

friendly or kind

wonder or shock

hatred

hunger for

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the spectacular magic trick, the children's faces were in "awe"!

friendly or kind

wonder or shock

hatred

hunger for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I felt a lot of "contempt" for my friend who started dating my crush.

friendly or kind

wonder or shock

hatred

hunger for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Many people "crave" weird food when they are stressed.

friendly or kind

wonder or shock

hatred

hunger for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dipping french fries in a milkshake sounds delicious to me, but "detestable" to my brother.

horrible or repulsive

engaged

interested in

unwilling or against

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the show began, the audience was "enchanted" by the live singing and actors dancing.

horrible or repulsive

engaged

compliment or praise

unwilling or against

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Many young children were "fascinated" by the magic trick.

horrible or repulsive

interested in

compliment or praise

unwilling or against

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Theme Vocabulary Review Test

The "affable" stranger helped pick up the papers I dropped.

After the spectacular magic trick, the children's faces were in "awe"!

I felt a lot of "contempt" for my friend who started dating my crush.

Many people "crave" weird food when they are stressed.

Dipping french fries in a milkshake sounds delicious to me, but "detestable" to my brother.

When the show began, the audience was "enchanted" by the live singing and actors dancing.

Many young children were "fascinated" by the magic trick.

I "loathe" doing chores and homework.

After tasting my brownies, the cooking teacher "raved" about how amazing it was to my classmates.

When the new shelter dog saw the broom, it "recoiled" in fear of the object.

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