Multiple Themes

TRUE or FALSE. A story can have multiple themes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE. Character's actions can impact theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE. All stories have the same theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose all that apply. Theme is also known as:

• the moral.

• the conflict.

• the message.

• the lesson.

Can a single piece of literature have multiple themes?

• No

• Depends

• Yes

• Rarely

What are some common themes found in literature?

• Sadness

• Love, Power, Good vs. Evil, Coming of Age, Hero's Journey

• Weather

• Friendship

• Time Travel

How can readers relate to the themes presented in literature?

• By avoiding any emotional connection to the characters or events

• By ignoring the text completely and focusing on personal experiences only

• By assuming the text has no relevance to their own lives

• By connecting the experiences, emotions, and ideas depicted in the text to their own lives, beliefs, and values.

Analyze how the conclusion of "Look Both Ways" reflects the story's themes.

• It ignores the established themes

• It reinforces the themes through the resolution of key conflicts

• It introduces completely new themes

• It focuses on unrelated side stories

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

How does Jason Reynolds use the setting to enhance the story's themes in "Look Both Ways"?

• By describing the weather in detail

• By setting the story in a futuristic city

• By using the neighborhood as a backdrop that reflects the characters' experiences

• By changing the setting frequently

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify a central idea in the story that is reinforced through multiple characters' experiences.

• The necessity of education

• The strength of community

• The importance of wealth

• The benefits of solitude

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DOK Level 1: Recall