M8W3: Theme

What is the definition of a theme in a story according to the video?

• The events of the story
• The characters' names
• An important idea woven throughout a story
• The physical setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main difference between the main idea of a story and its theme?

• The main idea is universal, and the theme is specific
• The main idea is what the story is all about, while the theme is a lesson you can learn
• The main idea includes the plot, while the theme includes the characters
• The main idea is always positive, while the theme can be negative

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How are themes different from morals?

• Themes are specific lessons, while morals are broader ideas
• Themes are more about the characters, while morals are about the plot
• Themes can be lessons but don't have to be, while morals are always lessons
• Themes are only found in folk tales, while morals are found in all stories

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can you uncover the theme of a story according to the video?

• By summarizing the story
• By identifying the main characters
• By asking big questions about the characters and events
• By counting the number of pages in the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What lesson did Anansi the Spider learn in the folk tale?

• He should never trust his wife
• He should share all his wisdom with others
• Even with all the wisdom in the world, a child may have a better idea
• Wisdom is only valuable if kept hidden

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why did Anansi decide to hide the pot of wisdom?

• He wanted to protect it from thieves
• He didn't want his wife to know about it
• He thought it was unsafe in the house
• He was planning to surprise his son

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How did the story of Anansi the Spider end?

• Anansi became the wisest creature
• Anansi lost all his wisdom
• Wisdom spread to everyone in the world
• Anansi's son became wiser than him

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did Anansi realize at the end of the story?

• He was the smartest person in the world
• Sharing wisdom makes everyone wiser
• Keeping wisdom to himself was the best choice
• Children always have bad ideas

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why did Anansi apologize to Ntikuma in the story?

• For losing all his wisdom
• For poking himself on a thorn
• For not listening to his son's idea
• For never sharing his pot of knowledge

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is a possible theme of the story of Anansi the Spider?

• Only adults have good ideas
• Greed leads to wisdom
• Wisdom is hidden from children
• Anyone can have a good idea

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2