Theme Skills Quiz

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't steal.

• Respect your elders.

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

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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 is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.

• Don't brag. Be modest. 

• Don't talk to strangers. 

• What does the fox say?

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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 is a theme in a story?

• The main events that take place

• The setting of the story

• The moral or lesson the story teaches

• The description of characters

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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 a character in a story help to reveal the theme?

• By describing the setting in detail

• Through their actions and decisions

• By telling the story

• By being the main character

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is an example of using text evidence to support a theme?

• The story was very interesting.

• The author wrote the book in 1999.

• "Despite facing many obstacles, the protagonist never gave up hope."

• The book has 300 pages.

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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 where the theme is the importance of honesty, which character action best supports this theme?

• A character tells a lie and faces no consequences.

• A character tells the truth and is rewarded.

• A character goes on a vacation.

• A character buys a new house.

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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 question can you ask to identify the theme of a story?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the setting of the story?

• What lesson does the story teach?

• How many pages is the book?

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is NOT a way to support a theme with text evidence?

• Quoting a significant dialogue between characters

• Describing the main character's appearance

• Highlighting a pivotal moment in the story

• Citing a character's change over time

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a story where the theme is courage, which of the following scenarios would best support this theme?

• A character is afraid of the dark and avoids going outside at night.

• A character faces their fear of heights by climbing a mountain.

• A character watches a movie about superheroes.

• A character buys a dog despite being allergic.

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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 does the setting of a story contribute to its theme?

• By determining the story's length

• By influencing the characters' actions and decisions

• By describing the weather

• By telling the reader where the author was born

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3