theme

Look at this picture. What could a possible theme be for it?

• teamwork is best

• it pays to be honest

• math is hard

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.

What is the theme of this passage?

• you should always be honest

• don't be greedy

• be respectful of others

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CCSS.RL.4.2

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

What is the theme of this passage?

• teamwork is the best

• never give up

• it pays to be honest

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

What is the conflict in the passage?

• the crow puts pebbles in the pitcher of water

• there is very little water and crow is thirsty

• crow has no where to sleep

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CCSS.RL.4.1

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

How is the conflict solved?

• the crow knocks the pitcher over

• all of the animals work together to get water

• the crow puts pebbles in the pitcher to make the water rise

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CCSS.RL.4.1

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

What is the theme of this passage?

• respect others

• work together to accomplish your goals

• be persistant - never give up

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Jackie Robison always wanted to play baseball. In 1946, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play baseball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. Jackie Robison went on to be named the mvp in 1949 as well as lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to six league championships and one World Series victory.

What is the theme of this passage?

• follow your dreams

• awards mean a lot

• always be honest

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CCSS.RL.4.2

A long time ago, there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. HE wished everything he touched would turn to gold. A fairy made his wish come true. Then, everything he ate turned to gold, so he starved to death.

What is the theme of this passage?

• don't steal

• respect your elders

• don't be greedy

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

There was once a tiny fish that was tired of being in the school of fish all the time. He picked a fight with the other fish and left the group. As he swam away, he was eaten by a bigger fish.

What is the theme?

• don't be lazy

• we are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

One summer's day, an energetic Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.

Who are the characters in the story? Choose ALL the correct answers

• Ant

• one summer's day

• Grasshopper

• Grasshopper has nothing to eat

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B