Understanding Themes in Stories
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a theme in a story?
A character's name
A deeper idea that is woven throughout the story
The main idea or plot of the story
A detailed summary of the story
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a theme different from a moral?
Themes are only found in folk tales
Morals do not convey any messages
A moral is more about a specific lesson to be learned
A theme is always about being prepared
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which question can help you discover a story's theme?
What is the story's title?
How did the characters change throughout the story?
How many pages is the story?
What is the main character's favorite color?
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Anansi want to do with all the wisdom?
Keep it all to himself
Write a book
Share it with his son
Sell it for gold
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What lesson did Anansi learn by the end of the story?
Trees are not safe places to hide things
Wisdom can only be found in books
Spiders are the wisest of all creatures
He could be outsmarted by his son
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the breaking of the pot symbolize in Anansi's story?
Rain can cause accidents
Wisdom should be shared with everyone
Pots are not reliable storage devices
The importance of being careful
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Anansi apologize to his son?
Because he broke the pot
For losing his temper
He didn't apologize
For not listening to his advice
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
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