Themes Post-Assessment

Sophie and Tan loved spending time in nature. They often went on hiking trips to explore

the beauty of the outdoors. One day, they came across a steep and challenging trail

that they had never hiked before. Despite feeling intimidated, they decided to take on

the challenge. They carefully navigated the rocky path, encountering obstacles along

the way. They both slipped and fell a few times, but they dusted themselves off and

continued the ascent. After hours of perseverance and determination, they both

reached the summit, greeted by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. In

that moment, they realized that pushing through challenges and stepping out of their

comfort zones was the key to discovering the true beauty of nature.

What topic fits this text best? 

• Family

• Overcoming Challenges

• Frienship

• Honesty

• Good vs. Evil

Sarah was determined to learn how to play the guitar. She had always been fascinated

by the instrument and admired skilled guitarists. Despite having no prior musical

experience, she borrowed a guitar from a friend and started practicing. At first, her

fingers hurt, and the chords sounded off. However, Sarah persevered and practiced

diligently every day. After about six months of daily practice, Sarah was thrilled to be able

to confidently strum songs for her friends and family.

What is the lesson of this story?

• Dedication and hard work lead to success

• Borrowing instruments is a good way to start learning

• Friends and family should always support your hobbies

• Learning to play the guitar is easy and doesn't require practice

The topic is always explicitly stated in a story

• True

• False

The topic of a story can usually be summed up in 1-3 words

• True

• False

Every story can only have one topic

• True

• False

The topic is the same as the plot of a story

• True

• False

The topic can only be about real-world events or situations

• True

• False

The topic can be explicitly stated or implicitly suggested through the events and characters of the story.

• True

• False

Sometimes the theme is obvious, but other times you have to think about it

• True

• False

Topics and themes of stories are always happy

• True

• False