Theme Lock

What is the theme of a story?

• The main character

  RIGHT

• The central idea or topic

  UP

• The setting

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• The plot twist

  LEFT

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Life

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• Be Good

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• Courage

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• Shimmer

  RIGHT

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What should a theme statement be?

• A specific detail from the story

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• A universal truth

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• A list of characters

  UP

• A summary of the plot

  DOWN

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the first step in forming a theme statement?

• Write a summary

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• Find the topic of the story

  RIGHT

• List all characters

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• Describe the setting

  UP

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a theme statement for the story you just read?

• Friends are good people.

  UP

• People should take care of important things.

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• The main character is very smart.

  UP

• Police Officers are helpful.

  LEFT

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2