Exploring Themes

What is the main theme of a story?

• The font size used in the story

• Secondary topic that is briefly mentioned

• The author's favorite color

• Central topic or idea that the story revolves around

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

How can details in a story support the main theme?

• Details in a story can distract from the main theme

• Details in a story can provide evidence, context, and depth to the main theme, helping readers understand and connect with the overarching message.

• Details in a story can confuse readers about the main theme

• Details in a story can contradict the main 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

In a story about friendship, what details might support the theme?

• Characters betraying each other and causing conflict

• Characters always being alone and not interacting with others

• Characters never facing any challenges or obstacles

• Characters supporting each other, showing loyalty, helping in times of need, sharing experiences, and overcoming challenges together.

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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 the theme of a story is 'perseverance', what kind of events might happen in the story?

• Events such as facing obstacles, overcoming challenges, not giving up despite failures, and showing determination in achieving a goal.

• Events such as laziness and lack of effort

• Events such as immediate success without any challenges

• Events such as giving up easily at the first sign of difficulty

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Explain how the theme of 'family' can be supported by the actions of the characters in a story.

• Characters demonstrating care, unity, and collaboration reinforce the theme of 'family' in a story.

• Characters displaying hostility and conflict reinforce the theme of 'family' in a story.

• Characters showing indifference and isolation contribute to the theme of 'family' in a story.

• Characters acting selfishly and independently support the theme of 'family' in 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

Why is it important to identify the main theme of a story?

• It helps readers understand the central message or lesson the author is trying to convey.

• Identifying the main theme is irrelevant to understanding a story.

• Authors do not intend to convey messages through themes.

• It confuses readers by introducing unnecessary complexity.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Give an example of a story where the theme is 'courage'. How do the characters show this theme?

• The Little Mermaid

• Finding Nemo

• Harry Potter

• The Lion King

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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 contribute to the overall theme?

• The setting of a story contributes to the overall theme by creating a backdrop that influences and interacts with the characters and events, reinforcing or contrasting the central message or idea.

• The setting of a story is irrelevant to the theme

• The setting of a story only serves as a background image

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

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Discuss how the dialogue between characters can reveal the theme of a story.

• The theme of a story is only revealed through the actions of characters, not their dialogue.

• Themes in stories are always explicitly stated and not inferred from character dialogue.

• Characters' dialogue in a story has no impact on revealing the theme.

• The dialogue between characters can reveal the theme of a story by showcasing their interactions, beliefs, and emotions.

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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 does the resolution of a story play in reinforcing the main theme?

• The resolution of a story has no impact on the main theme

• The resolution of a story contradicts the main theme, leading to a lack of coherence

• The resolution of a story confuses the main theme by introducing irrelevant plot points

• The resolution of a story reinforces the main theme by showcasing the consequences of the characters' actions and decisions, emphasizing 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