Multiple Themes

TRUE or FALSE. A story can have multiple themes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

TRUE or FALSE. All stories have the same theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Choose all that apply. Theme is also known as:

• the moral.

• the conflict.

• the message.

• the lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Can a single piece of literature have multiple themes?

• No

• Depends

• Yes

• Rarely

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What are some common themes found in literature?

• Sadness

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

• Weather

• Friendship

• Time Travel

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall