Matt was always mean to the other younger kids on the school bus. He would make fun of them and put sticky stuff in their seat. He was the oldest and “coolest” kid on the bus. After this year, Matt would be going to high school. He would not have to ride with these little “rug rats” anymore. The summer had passed and Matt was headed to high school. He was a little nervous getting on the bus. When he walked on, he could feel the older kids laughing at him. When he got into his seat there was chocolate sauce smeared all over his seat. What is the theme?

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Money can't buy happiness (or friends)

Which of the following is an example of theme?

Good will always win against evil.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door. What is the theme?

It is wise to work before you play.

You must share with your neighbor.

Lucy is a superhero. There is an evil villain approaching Lucy's small-town of Gray. Lucy hears of this news, and she instantly begins training so she can defeat him. What theme can we take away from this summary of a story?

You must work hard to reach your goals.

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

In the story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare', the hare is confident he will win the race because he is much faster than the tortoise. However, he decides to take a nap during the race, thinking he has plenty of time. Meanwhile, the tortoise keeps moving slowly but steadily and eventually wins the race. What is the theme of this story?

A) Slow and steady wins the race.

C) Overconfidence leads to success.

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the theme of perseverance?

B) Despite numerous failures, Thomas Edison continued to experiment until he invented the light bulb.

Theme Review and Practice

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WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
A brave character has the strength to overcome something risky or scary.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
A character accepts and respects others' differences and beliefs.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
A character doesn't give up when faced with hardships or challenges.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
A character wants to help another character who may be suffering in some way.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
Kyle had a huge project due. He had a month to work on it. Kyle didn't start it until the night before it was due. Kyle failed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
Jenny realizes that her family may not be wealthy, but they have each other and that is more important than anything.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

WORD CLOUD QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

Determine the theme:
Gabe never plays at recess. Mike decides to ask him if he would like to play. Mike knows that if he were Gabe, he would want to be asked to play too.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Theme Review and Practice

Determine the theme:
A brave character has the strength to overcome something risky or scary.

Determine the theme:
A character accepts and respects others' differences and beliefs.

Determine the theme:
A character doesn't give up when faced with hardships or challenges.

Determine the theme:
A character wants to help another character who may be suffering in some way.

Determine the theme:
Kyle had a huge project due. He had a month to work on it. Kyle didn't start it until the night before it was due. Kyle failed.

Determine the theme:
Jenny realizes that her family may not be wealthy, but they have each other and that is more important than anything.

Determine the theme:
Gabe never plays at recess. Mike decides to ask him if he would like to play. Mike knows that if he were Gabe, he would want to be asked to play too.

Determine the theme:
When Emily started playing the piano, she was terrible. Every day after school, she would practice. By the end of the year, she could play a song.

Determine the theme:
Joy is always so nice. She holds the door for others and always helps without being asked.

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Theme Review and Practice

Determine the theme:A brave character has the strength to overcome something risky or scary.

Determine the theme: A character accepts and respects others' differences and beliefs.

Determine the theme:A character doesn't give up when faced with hardships or challenges.

Determine the theme:A character wants to help another character who may be suffering in some way.

Determine the theme:Kyle had a huge project due. He had a month to work on it. Kyle didn't start it until the night before it was due. Kyle failed.

Determine the theme:Jenny realizes that her family may not be wealthy, but they have each other and that is more important than anything.

Determine the theme:Gabe never plays at recess. Mike decides to ask him if he would like to play. Mike knows that if he were Gabe, he would want to be asked to play too.

Determine the theme:When Emily started playing the piano, she was terrible. Every day after school, she would practice. By the end of the year, she could play a song.

Determine the theme:Joy is always so nice. She holds the door for others and always helps without being asked.

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Determine the theme:
A brave character has the strength to overcome something risky or scary.

Determine the theme:
A character accepts and respects others' differences and beliefs.

Determine the theme:
A character doesn't give up when faced with hardships or challenges.

Determine the theme:
A character wants to help another character who may be suffering in some way.

Determine the theme:
Kyle had a huge project due. He had a month to work on it. Kyle didn't start it until the night before it was due. Kyle failed.

Determine the theme:
Jenny realizes that her family may not be wealthy, but they have each other and that is more important than anything.

Determine the theme:
Gabe never plays at recess. Mike decides to ask him if he would like to play. Mike knows that if he were Gabe, he would want to be asked to play too.

Determine the theme:
When Emily started playing the piano, she was terrible. Every day after school, she would practice. By the end of the year, she could play a song.

Determine the theme:
Joy is always so nice. She holds the door for others and always helps without being asked.