Theme Bellwork

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...

For most literary passages, there is an underlying lesson that is taught and can be (a)  

• A. Main Idea
• B. Theme
• C. Setting
• D. Climax

What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story? h

• They are the same thing. 
• Theme is a summary and a topic is a life lesson.
• Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about. 
• They both summarize the plot.

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True or False: A theme tells you what to do. (a)  

• true
• false

The theme ties together other elements of the narrative, including the characters and the events of the plot. (a)  

• True
• False

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling
• a "life lesson" the main character learns
• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
• the moral of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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(a)  

• You should cheat to win.
• Always work hard.
• It pays to be honest.
• Teamwork is best.

If I am trying to find the theme in a story. I can ask myself: What did the characters learn?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach. (a)  

• Ordinary people can be heroes
• Lying can lead to consequences
• Treat others with kindness
• Hard work pays off

Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?

• math is difficult

• if you steal, something bad will happen to you

• pets make people happy

• Respect for others paves the way for strong relationships.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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