Determining Themes and Central Ideas

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 
• The message the author is sending.
• A word that summarizes the story.
• The character's main problem.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main difference between THEME and Main Idea.

• Theme is what the author is trying to say about a topic and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Holes is about bad luck.

• The novel mentions bad luck repeatedly.

• Individuals who appear to have bad luck can change their outcomes or bad luck.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Where can a reader look for themes?

• Characters

• Plot

• Setting

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The theme maybe subtle and hidden within the plot, characters, or setting.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2