Lamb to the Slaughter Theme

Which of the following best expresses a major theme of the text?

• Sometimes our assumptions can lead us to overlook the truth.

• Overconfidence and hate for others leads to violent acts.

• Too much trust can be dangerous for relationships.

• The right choice is not always easy to make.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Define the concept of "theme."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Were the detectives ever in danger in the story?

Type "Yes, because _____." OR "No, because _______."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

Was Mary Maloney confident in her relationship with Patrick?

Type "Yes, because _____." OR "No, because _______."

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In just a few words, summarize how the story ended.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Were the detectives suspicious of Mary by the end of the story?

Type "Yes, because ____." OR "No, because ____."

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Based on how things worked out for Mary by the end, did she make the right choice for what she was trying to acommplish?

Type "Yes, because ____." OR "No, because _____."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Final Answer: Which of the following best expresses a major theme of the text?

• Sometimes our assumptions can lead us to overlook the truth.

• Overconfidence and hate for others leads to violent acts.

• Too much trust can be dangerous for relationships.

• The right choice is not always easy to make.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2