The theme of the story is the

message about life that the author expresses

short summary of what the story is about

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.

A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.

Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

Returning home after a long time.

A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.

An old man who used to be a farmer.

a universal truth about life and people

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

is always stated directly in the text

You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

evaluating how a character has changed

sharing a character's experience

determining how the conflict has resolved

Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE ?

The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors

Authors NEVER use the same theme twice

Themes only repeat in short stories

Themes are universal because ...

all humans share common experiences

authors add them to make the writing meaningful

the entire universe enjoys them

How does Image 2 on page 442 contribute to the understanding of the text?

It shows how an outdoor classroom might look like.

It shows the differences between an outdoor and indoor classroom.

It shows why there used to be outdoor classrooms.

It shows how an older school might have looked like.

How does Image 1 on page 443 contribute to the understanding of the text?

It shows that riding a bike is a way students might get to school.

It shows the different ways students may get to school.

It shows why it is important to wear a helmet while riding your bike.

It shows how students take the bus to school every morning.

How does Image 1 on pg. 444 clarify your understanding of School Clothing?

The image shows the reader what uniforms can look like.

The image shows the reader how different schools can look like.

The image shows reader the different cultures within schools.

The image shows the reader how girls must wear their hair at schools.

How does Image 1 on pg. 444 contribute to the understanding of the text?

It shows how the girls are in a warmer climate, by showing short sleeve shirts.

It shows boys wearing long sleeved shirts because it is cold outside.

It shows how girls must have their up as part of their uniforms.

It shows how the girls wear headbands in their hair as their uniform.

How does Image 2 on pg. 448 contribute to the understanding of the text?

It shows how putting school library books may be a chore students might have.

It shows how everyone helps out at school to make it a nice place.

It shows the different chores that students do at school.

It shows a boy cleaning up the classroom.

How does Image 2 on pg. 450 clarify your understanding of Special Schools?

The image shows what it looks like to read in Braille.

The image shows how to write a sentence while blind.

The image shows a girl explaining something to her teacher.

The image shows the different types of special schools.

How do the images on pages 452 and 453 clarify your understanding of the text in the section “School and Work”?

The images help clarify what type of performers students could be and what they are learning to perform.

The images help clarify what type of chores students may do in schools.

The images help clarify why students what to be ballet dancers.

The images help clarify how students can work with a parent at home.

Which of the following reasons support the point that children get to school in different ways?

The children get to school depends on how far they are from the school.

The children get to school depends on the time of day they have to go to school.

The children can only take cars to school.

The children get to school depends on who is taking them to school.

Part A: Which of the following reasons support the point that schools are different?

Some schools are in buildings and some are outside.

Reading with a system of raised dots is called Braille.

Many students eat lunch or a snack at school.

Children have chores to do at school.

Part B: How does the reason selected in Part A support the point that schools are different?

The reason shows different places where students learn.

The reason explains how some students learn to read differently.

The reason defines the different roles students have at school.

The reason describes the differences in students’ daily schedule.

What is an important point made in both texts?

Students learn many subjects in school.

School buildings are made from different materials.

Students get to school in different ways.

Schools are named after important people.

What is an important point that is made in Schools around the World and NOT in An American School ?

Students get to school in different ways.

Schools are named after important people.

Schools have many computers for students.

Students may learn about important symbols.

What is an important point that is made in An American School and NOT in Schools around the World ?

Students may learn about important symbols.

Students may learn how to use a computer.

Students wear different clothes to school.

Students learn to read in different languages.

Academic Practice (contradict, theme & contribute)

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.7.2, RI.8.7, RL.8.1

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34 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Life is short; make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

I love him and I hate him.

exaggeration

misleading

contradiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The restaurant opens at 5:00pm and serves dinner between 4:00-8:00pm.

exaggeration

misleading

contradiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Exaggeration

Misleading

Contradictory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Exaggeration

Misleading

Contradictory

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Exaggerations

Misleading

Contradictory

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When an author says two things that cannot both be true.

Exaggerations

Misleading

Contradictory

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Academic Practice (contradict, theme & contribute)

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Which of the following is an example of THEME?

I love him and I hate him.

The restaurant opens at 5:00pm and serves dinner between 4:00-8:00pm.

When an author says two things that cannot both be true.

Everybody should donate money to charity except those who can't afford it.

I'm a vegetarian, but I occasionally eat chicken.

The theme of the story is the

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