Finding the Theme

What are some key words that can help identify the theme of a story?

• plot, climax, resolution

• genre, author, title

• dialogue, foreshadowing, symbolism

• emotions, conflict, setting, character development

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can analyzing character actions help in finding the theme of a story?

• Themes in a story are unrelated to character actions

• Character actions have no impact on the theme

• Character actions provide insights into the themes of the story.

• Analyzing character actions only confuses the theme

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why is it important to understand character motivations when determining the theme of a story?

• It makes the story more entertaining

• It helps develop the setting of the story

• It allows readers to predict the ending of the story

• It helps reveal the central message or lesson of the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a story, if a character helps a friend in need, what theme could this action suggest?

• Deception

• Friendship, loyalty, or compassion

• Betrayal

• Selfishness

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If a character in a story makes a difficult decision, how can this action contribute to the theme?

• The character's difficult decision has no impact on the theme

• The character's difficult decision is irrelevant to the theme

• The character's difficult decision can provide insight into the theme of the story by revealing their values, motivations, and the consequences of their actions.

• The character's difficult decision confuses the theme

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What role do key events in a story play in revealing the theme?

• Key events in a story distract from the theme and confuse the reader

• Key events in a story help to illustrate the theme by showcasing pivotal moments, character interactions, and conflicts that drive the narrative towards conveying the central message or lesson.

• Key events in a story are irrelevant to the theme and serve no purpose

• Key events in a story have no impact on revealing the theme

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can conflicts between characters help readers uncover the theme of a story?

• Conflicts between characters have no impact on the theme of a story

• Conflicts between characters distract readers from the theme

• Conflicts between characters always lead to a happy resolution, ignoring the theme

• Conflicts between characters can reveal underlying tensions, motivations, and values, which are often central to the theme of a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If a character undergoes a significant change throughout the story, what theme might this represent?

• Stagnation

• Transformation

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can the setting of a story influence the overall theme?

• The setting of a story can influence the overall theme by creating a specific atmosphere, providing context for character actions and motivations, and highlighting certain societal or cultural aspects.

• The setting of a story only affects the characters' physical appearance

• The setting of a story has no impact on the overall theme

• The setting of a story is always the least important element

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why is it essential to look beyond the surface of a story to identify its underlying theme?

• To uncover deeper messages, emotions, and morals that enrich the overall meaning of the story.

• To make the story longer and more complicated

• To hide the true meaning of the story

• To confuse the readers with unnecessary details

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9