Understanding Themes in Literature

What is the central idea, topic, or point of a story, essay, or narrative called?

• Plot

• Character

• Theme

• Setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is usually one word and represents the central idea of a story?

• Theme

• Plot

• Character

• Setting

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Happiness

• Chapter 1

• Main Character

• Introduction

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What should a theme statement represent?

• A specific event in the story

• A universal truth

• A character's name

• The author's biography

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is the first step in forming a theme statement?

• Write a summary

• Find the topic of the story

• Describe the setting

• List the characters

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What should you consider when forming a theme statement?

• The author's writing style

• The lesson the author is teaching

• The number of chapters

• The book's cover

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the final step in forming a theme statement?

• Write a review

• Put the theme and lesson together

• Draw a diagram

• List the main events

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a theme statement?

• Specific to one character

• Universal truth

• Agreed upon by many

• Not specific to the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is an example of a theme statement?

• The story is set in a forest.

• True self-worth comes from within and others don't define you.

• The main character is brave.

• The book has 10 chapters.

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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 NOT an example of a theme?

• Love

• Responsibility

• Money doesn't always mean happiness.

• Courage

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2