Theme Quiz

1. Theme is...

• the main idea of a nonfiction text
• the message or lesson that a fiction story teaches its readers
• an example of cause and effect relationships within a passage

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

2. Theme should be a statement (complete sentence or idea); not just one word.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

3. Can a passage have more than one theme?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

4. Which of these is an example of a theme?

• John and Will lost their basketball.
• Money can't buy happiness.
• Sarah found a cat and asked her mom to let her keep it.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

5. Which of these is NOT an example of a theme?

• Friendship is important.
• Supportive family can help you succeed.
• Luke lost his hat on a roller coaster.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

6. An old turtle looked up and said,“Mr. Sky, I have lived a long time. I have seen it all, and what they say is true. There is nothing new under the sun.” “Really?” said sky. And from six miles up, he dropped a single snowflake. The turtle was amazed at the snow and was thankful to have witnessed it. Which sentence describes the theme of the poem?

• Animals understand nature better than humans.
• There’s always something new to experience.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

7. Sarah's friend, Diane, was really struggling with this week's Math assignment. Diane had asked Sarah to come over after school today and help her prepare for tomorrow's test, and Sarah was happy to help. However, Sarah also got invited to a concert after school. She had to make a hard decision about what to do. In the end, she was glad that she was able to help Diane prepare for the test, even if it did mean missing a great concert! Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate theme for this passage?

• It's important to be honor your commitments.
• Being good at sports is the best way to get friends
• Be willing to help those around you who may need help.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

8. "Claire sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you for telling me. I know it took alot of courage to let me know, but I'm just glad you're ok!" he said." Which theme best matches the events of this story?

• Sometimes crying is good for you.
• Honesty earns the respect of others.
• Driving can be dangerous.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

9. "Ben knew his friend Tim was about to receive a notation for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Instead of letting Tim get a notation, Ben gave his only pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a notation in Science class and had to stand out from recess." Which theme best matches the events of this story?

• It takes courage to help your friends.
• Don't judge a book by its cover.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

10. "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?

• Do not give up.
• Always share with others.
• Be honest.
• Respect your family.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2