Theme Practice

What is the theme of this story? (a)  

• It is better to take your time and do it right the
• Don't be lazy.
• Our friends are always there for us.
• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

Theme is developed

• at the beginning of a story

• in the exposition
• by the end of the story

• throughout the entire story

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your computer with two hands at all times.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The best definition of theme is... (a)  

• The attitude the author has towards the subject.&n
• The message the author is sending.
• A word that summarizes the story.
• The character's main problem.

Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.

What is the conflict?

• Gina got a B on her science exam.

• Gina and her mom don't get along.

• Gina has a hard time understanding science.

• Gina's teacher wasn't doing a good job teaching.

Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.

What best shows the theme of the story?

• You can always get better at anything, if you put your mind to it.

• Gina worked hard and improved her grade.

• Hard work is often rewarded.

• It's okay to feel sad.

Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.

Check the evidence that supports the theme. (Choose 3)

• "Gina's mom said lovingly, 'Of course, I will help you.'"

• "She asked her mom any question she had trouble with."

• "Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher."

• "She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days."

• "Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam."

You can get clues about a story's theme by...

(Choose all that apply.)

(a)   (b)   (c)   (d)  

• Focusing on what matters to the protagonist
• Focusing on patterns that occur across a text
• Considering how a character, especially a main cha
• Looking at only a small piece of a text

• Thinking about the conflict and what ideas are in