Which is an example of a theme?

We can solve our own problems by working hard

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

The little boy lied to his mother.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

A lion was about to eat a mouse when the mouse pleaded, "Please, let me go, and someday I may help you." Laughing, the lion let the mouse go. Later, some hunters caught the lion in a trap. The mouse came along and chewed through the ropes and saved the lion's life. What is the theme of this story?

Help others because what goes around comes around.

There once was an ugly duckling. The other ducks laughed at her, and she felt ashamed. Years later, she grew into a beautiful swan and far surpassed all of the other ducks that once shamed her. What is the theme of this story?

Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.

Being beautiful is the most important thing.

Jared's best friend is having a party Friday night, but he also has a baseball game that's been scheduled since the start of the season. This is going to be a tough decision. If he does not go to the game, he will let his team down. What is the theme?

It's important to be loyal and honor your commitments.

Being good at sports is the best way to get friends.

It's important to never give up.

Being a good friend is the first priority.

Which of the following could be the 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 dogs, too!"

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 for a long time ago.

an old man who used to be a farmer

One summer's day, a merry 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. What is the theme?

There is a time for work and a time for play.

All should share with their neighbors.

Eleanor invited the new girl, Jessica, over to play. When Jessica arrived, she didn't bother to wipe her shoes. She got mud all over Eleanor's white bedroom carpet and didn't even say sorry. Then, she hopped onto Eleanor's bed and took out a cherry juice box. When cherry juice dripped onto Eleanor's tan comforter, Jessica just shrugged. Later, when Jessica was eating some Cheetos, she wiped the orange powder on her fingers onto Eleanor's pillowcase. When Jessica left, Eleanor called all of her friends to tell them what had happened. Jessica was never invited to play at any of their houses again. What is the theme of this passage?

You should always respect other people's property.

Jessica should have been less messy if she wanted to make friends.

Don't eat when you're over at a friends house.

Derek's mother and father were billionaires. Derek always got everyting that he wanted. When Derek was three, his parents paid the cast of Sesame Street to come to his birthday party. In fifth grade, when Derek wanted to win the Science Fair, his parents paid a tutor to create an award-winning project. In tenth grade, when Derek wanted to be the best soccer player, his parents paid for David Beckham to privately train him. By the time Derek was an adult, he was bored and struggled to find anything meaningful to do. None of the things that he could buy with his money made him happy anymore. What is the theme of this passage?

Derek is unhappy because he alwys got everthing he ever wanted as a child.

You should save your money to buy things later in life.

Liza's book report was due tomorrow. Her teacher had given the class an entire month to complete it. Many of Liza's friends were already finished, but Liza hadn't even started hers yet. When she got home, she saw a note from her dad that read, "Surprise! We're all going to the hockey game tonight. Your homework must be done first." Liza loved hockey and couldn't believe her bad luck. She'd never get her book report done before the game. Later, when her family left for the game, Liza had to say home to finish her book report. She vowed to herself that next time she would be sure to start it sooner. What is the theme of this passage?

Don't put things off until the last minute.

Everybody has to deal with bad luck at one time or another.

Liza didn't get to go to the hockey game because she had to finish her report.

"You must clean your room before your baseball game," Stephen's mom stated. Stephen hated cleaning his room. Because he wanted to get it over with as quickly as possible, he threw all of his clothes and toys into a huge pile in his closet and closed the door. "Done!" Stephen exclaimed. Right before it was time to leave for the game, Stephen's mother went into Stephen's room to get his uniform out of the closet. All of his clothes and toys came tumbling out. "Stephen!" she shouted. "if you would have cleaned your room properly in the first place, you wouldn't have to stay home and clean it all over again." What is the theme of this passage?

It's better to do things correctly the first time.

Children should keep their rooms clean at all times.

Stephen should have listened to his mother the first time.

Anthony and his classmates decided to play basketball at recess. During the game, Anthony wanted to prove that he was the best player of all. Every time Anthony got the ball, he dribbled it all around the court until he could shoot and make the basket. He never even looked to see if anyone else on his team was open. He just ignored his teammates when they yelled, "Pass!" Because Anthony scored a lot of points for his team during that game, he figured that everyone would want him to be on their team from now on. The next day, Anthony stood there as everyone around him got chosen first. What is the theme of this passage?

Players should always pass the ball to their teammates.

People will be jealous of you if you're the best.

Brynn and Nicole were uhappy when Mrs. Smith assigned them to be partners for a project. Because they didn't get along, they decided to work separately on different parts of the project. When the draft was due, Brynn noticed that the design and artwork of Nicole's part was much better than hers. Nicole noticed that Brynn had done a lot of research and that her writing was stronger than hers. Seeing each other's strengths, Brynn asked Nicole if she wanted to work together on the final draft. That way, they could each focus on what they did best. In the end, their projet received the highest grade in the class. What is the theme of this passage?

Working together can lead to a better result.

Brynn and Nicole should have worked together from the beginning.

There's alway a way to get along with someone else.

Which is an example of theme?

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

Why can't trust be a theme?

It's only one word, which is a topic.

There's nothing to learn about it.

Themes are universal because ... l

all humans share common experiences

The entire universe enjoys them

authors add them to make the writing meaningful

IDENTIFYING THEMES TEST

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The best definition of theme is...

The lesson the author is teaching.

The message the author is sending.

A word that summarizes the story.

The character's main problem.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

the illustrations

the subject or topic

the title

the length of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Skim through the story

Just read the beginning of the story

Think about what the character has learned

Read the ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Slow and steady wins the race.

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.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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IDENTIFYING THEMES TEST

The best definition of theme is...

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

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

What is the theme of this story?

What is the theme of this story?

A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.

Which is an example of a theme?

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