Idendifying Theme Vocabulary and Practice Assessment

Select the correct theme.

• Be an alert passenger when others are driving.

• Don't text and drive when traffic is heavy.

• Reckless behavior can hurt you and others.

• When you make a mistake admit it.

The purpose of recognizing themes in stories or poems is to

• help you better understand what the main character thinks is important or what the main character is trying to say.

• help you better understand what the author thinks is important or what the main character is trying to say.

• help you better understand what the author thinks is important or what the author is trying to say.

• help you better understand what the main character thinks is important or what the author is trying to say.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

The theme of a story, drama or poem is a _________ that the author wants your to learn from the text.

(Select all that apply.)

• moral

• main idea

• lesson

• message

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CCSS.RL.5.2

A story, poem, or drama can only have one (1) theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.5.2

All are common themes EXCEPT ____________.

• Friendship

• Teamwork makes the dream work.

• Think of others before yourself.

• Giving is better

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CCSS.RL.5.2

The theme is usually not stated by the author, so you have to (a)   it or figure it out from the text.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Match the following words to the questions we can use to identify themes.

• message

• What did the character _____?

• consequences

• What were the ____ of the character's actions?

• learn

• How did the character _______?

• grow and change

• What ____ is the author trying to send?

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CCSS.RL.5.2

You must consider all of the following to determine theme EXCEPT ______.

• every detail in the text

• a character's feelings and thoughts

• a character's actions and how those actions are connected to life in the real world

• the words of characters in a story

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CCSS.RL.5.2