Themes and Theme Statements

Themes and Theme Statements

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RL.6.2, RL.7.2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

John Kerr

Used 19+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
,
CCSS.RL.6.2
,
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
,

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme is the...

plot

main topic

life lesson

character

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Themes have details about the characters and plot.

FALSE

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Complete this sentence:

The theme is the writer's...

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A theme can be expressed in one word like love or friendship.

TRUE

FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

We can describe the theme of Iron Man as...

Super heroes are always perfect.

Tony Stark gets revenge.

Take responsibility for your actions.

Tony Stark invents a super suit.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way to find the theme of a story?

Look at the central conflict of the story. 

Summarize the main points of the story. 

Take a close look at what the character is wearing. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme is...

Details about the protagonist's character traits.

The subject of a book or movie

The main idea of text in one word.

A universal concept or message that can apply to anyone.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What contributes to an individual's view of theme?

The teacher's thoughts

Their friend's thoughts

Their own life experiences. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2