Central ideas and text summaries

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

What is the theme?

• Keep trying until you are successful.

• Do not be persistent if something seems impossible.

• Always be honest.

• Some things are not worth fighting for.

What is the purpose of identifying rhyme schemes in poems?

• To identify the author's purpose.

• To determine the meaning of the poem.

• To analyze the structure and form of the poem.

• To analyze the use of figurative language.

Who saves Abuelita in the house?

• Miguel

• Esperanza

• Mama

• Hortensia

What lesson can be learned from this story?

• Let happiness be your guide.
• Life is easy on Maple Street.
• People should avoid letting fear guide their actions.

Which of the following is a theme of the novel...

• Love is stronger than hate.

• Differences should be celebrated not feared.

• Freedom is a gift to not be taken lightly.

• All of these.

What is the theme of "The Bad Kangaroo"?

• Kangaroos should behave in school.

• Children should do everything their parents do.

• Children will learn from their parents whether it's good or bad.

True or False? There can be many themes found in one story.

• True

• False

Makayla, Izzie, and Gabbie were having a hard time completing their math project. Then the teacher said the project could be completed in groups, and the best group would win. After joining together, the three girls had a much easier time completing the work.

What is the main message of the story?

• Winning does not matter as long as you try hard.

• Working with others can be better than working on your own.

• The best ideas come to those who are patient.

• Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.

Through the selection of characters, setting, and point of view, "A Rose for Emily" examines the consequences of social discrimination.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...

• message
• significance
• subject
• meaning