Finding the theme of a story

How are the events in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 important to one of the themes of the story?

• They show that townspeople are concerned about whether children can seek justice.

• They show that judges must be very wise in order to provide justice for everyone.

• They show that the bell's new rope must come from far away, across the mountains

• They show that the town's leaders want everyone to have equal access to justice.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which two sentences from the story provide the best support to the theme, town's leaders want everyone to have equal access to justice?

• "A rope that reached almost to the ground was fastened to the bell so that even the smallest child could ring the bell by pulling upon this rope."

• "It was a very pretty bell, and it was polished until it looked as bright and yellow as the sun.

• "if any of you is wronged at any time, you may come and ring the bell."

• "Many years passes, and many times did the bell ring out to call the judges together."

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do the knight's actions contribute to the theme of the story?

• His decision to appear in front of the judges shows that it is brave to stand up for yourself.

• His treatment of his horse demonstrates that animals should be allowed to roam freely.

• His choice show that wealth should be used to help those who have been loyal friends.

• His actions show that a person can behave poorly but still be respected in the community.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which detail from the story best supports this statement:

His choice show that wealth should be used to help those who have been loyal friends.

• "... his master, as everybody knows, has treated him shamefully."

• "... they had seen him wandering the hills, uncared for and unfed."

• "... they bade him stand and hear their judgement."

• "Therefore, we order that half your gold shall be set aside to buy him shelter and food,..."

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the sentence from the text. Then answer the question.

Day after day, he sat among his bags of money and planned how he might get more, and day after day, his horse stood in his bare stall half starved and miserable.

What does the word miserable mostly suggest?

• The horse is unhappy.

• The horse is greedy.

• The horse is hungry.

• The horse is loyal.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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How can analyzing plot structure help uncover the theme of a story?

• By exploring the symbolism used in the story
• By examining the characters and their development
• By understanding the sequence of events and how they contribute to the overall message
• By analyzing the setting and its significance

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can analyzing character development help uncover the theme?

• By identifying the underlying message or moral lesson
• By examining the details, symbols, character development, and plot progression
• By recognizing changes in characters' beliefs, values, or attitudes
• By understanding the topic or general content of the narrative

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What can symbolism in a story help uncover?

• The topic or general content of the narrative
• The actions, dialogue, and thoughts of characters
• The underlying message or moral lesson
• The details, symbols, character development, and plot progression

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can character development help uncover the theme?

• By exploring recurring symbols
• By observing how events unfold and influence the characters' experiences
• By analyzing the author's background and purpose
• By examining the plot structure

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can exploring symbolism help uncover the theme of a story?

• By determining the subject matter of the story
• By understanding the sequence of events and how they contribute to the overall message
• By analyzing the use of symbols and their deeper meanings
• By examining the characters and their development

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2