Theme

What is the main idea of a text?

• A one-sentence summary of the key details of a story.

• A broad concept summarizing the general message of the story.

• A detailed analysis of the characters and plot.

• A list of supporting details and facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is true about the theme of a text?

• It is often directly stated in the text.

• It requires higher-order thinking to infer.

• It is specific and only appears once in the text.

• It is only applicable to informational texts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role do supporting details play in a text?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is teaching students to identify themes important?

(a)  

• It helps them memorize the text.

• It enhances reading comprehension and critical thi
• It allows them to focus only on the main characters.

• It simplifies the process of reading complex texts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How is the theme connected to the protagonist's journey?

• It is unrelated to the protagonist's journey.

• It reflects the character's internal journey and transformation.

• It only describes the setting of the story.

• It is explicitly stated in the introduction.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2