Identify and compare themes

When Curtis transferred to our high school from some fancy private school, I was assigned the job of showing him around our building. First, I showed him our trophy case. Our school has done put together some quality teams and programs over the years, so our trophy case was pretty full. Curtis was not impressed. He claimed that the trophy case at his old school was at least twice as big as ours and much more crowded. Next I showed him our swimming pool. Not every high school has a swimming pool, so we were proud of ours, but Curtis couldn't care less. "The swimming pool at my old school is bigger and more modern. This one looks kind of dirty," he said with disdain. I continued to guide Curtis around the school, showing him our cafeteria, gymnasium, and even our garden, but Curtis seemed disappointed with everything that he saw. He'd quickly compare it to his old school, which in his words was superior to ours in every way. The last thing I showed Curtis was the front door. I told him that he would like this one best because he could walk through it and go back to his old school.

What is the theme of the story?

• Do not criticize things that are dear to others.

• A thing worth doing is worth doing correctly; cutting corners comes at a cost; better to do a thing once the right way then many times the wrong way.

• Give credit where credit is due; a good relationship has to have some give and take.

• Treat others as you wish to be treated; what goes around, comes around.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

• Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

• Jack is a follower.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role did hope play in the main character's(Yanek's) survival in the Jewish ghetto?

• Hope had no impact on the main character's survival in the Jewish ghetto

• The main character's survival in the Jewish ghetto was solely due to luck

• Hope played a crucial role in the main character's survival in the Jewish ghetto by providing the strength and resilience to endure difficult circumstances and maintain a sense of purpose.

• The main character's survival in the Jewish ghetto was because of the help from others

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be inferred about the theme of knowledge versus ignorance in *A Wrinkle in Time*?

• Knowledge is portrayed as dangerous and undesirable

• Ignorance is bliss and preferable

• Knowledge is a powerful tool against oppression and control

• Ignorance helps protect characters from harm

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

A story must have a theme but it doesn't have to have a moral.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify "Him."

• Tony D.
• Max's father.
• Grim.
• Kevin's father.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Do not state the theme as a(n):

• one word topic.

• cliche.

• command.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. n

• False

• N/A

• True

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is an example of a thematic topic?

• Friendship

• Survival of the fittest

• Family isn't defined by blood

• You are stronger than you believe.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the following quote contribute to the theme of the play?

"Inside the little rind of this weak flower, there is both poison and powerful medicine. If you smell it, you feel good all over your body. But if you taste it, you die."

• Love is impossible to find.

• Love is blind

• There is a fine line between good and bad, the helpful and the dangerous

• Flowers represent beauty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2