Check for Understanding: Theme

What is the theme of a story?

• The plot of the story

• The moral message or lesson from the story

• The setting of the story

• The main character of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

How can one find the theme of a story?

• By counting the number of pages

• By asking specific questions about the story's message and characters

• By looking at the pictures

• By reading the title only

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is NOT a question to ask to find a story's theme?

• What did the character learn?

• How did the character grow and change?

• What message is the author trying to send?

• What is the name of the main character?

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is the correct format for a theme of a story?

• A detailed paragraph

• A list of characters

• A single word

• A complete sentence

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Where was Arthur?

• At the lake.

• Hiking in the mountains.

• At the beach.

• Having dinner at a nice restaurant.

What did Arthur decide to do out of boredom?

• Collect seashells

• Go for a walk

• Build a sandcastle

• Pretend to be drowning

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What was Arthur's family's reaction to his first call for help?

• They ignored him

• They told him to stop playing

• They ran to rescue him

• They called for a lifeguard

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What lesson did Arthur learn by the end of the story?

• Always swim near a lifeguard

• Swimming is dangerous

• Beach trips are fun

• Lying is not good and can lead to loss of trust

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What were the consequences of Arthur's actions?

• He found a treasure in the water

• He lost his family's trust

• He got a sunburn

• He became a better swimmer

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How did Arthur's character change by the end of the story?

• He became afraid of water

• He learned to swim better

• He felt ashamed and apologized for lying

• He decided to never go to the beach again

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CCSS.RL.6.3