Which is an example of a theme?

We can solve our own problems by working hard

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, 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.

Liza's book report was due tomorrow. Her teacher had given the class an entire month to complete it. Many of Liza's friends were already finished, but Liza hadn't even started hers yet. When she got home, she saw a note from her dad that read, "Surprise! We're all going to the hockey game tonight. Your homework must be done first." Liza loved hockey and couldn't believe her bad luck. She'd never get her book report done before the game. Later, when her family left for the game, Liza had to say home to finish her book report. She vowed to herself that next time she would be sure to start it sooner. What is the theme of this passage?

Don't put things off until the last minute.

Everybody has to deal with bad luck at one time or another.

Liza didn't get to go to the hockey game because she had to finish her report.

Anthony and his classmates decided to play basketball at recess. During the game, Anthony wanted to prove that he was the best player of all. Every time Anthony got the ball, he dribbled it all around the court until he could shoot and make the basket. He never even looked to see if anyone else on his team was open. He just ignored his teammates when they yelled, "Pass!" Because Anthony scored a lot of points for his team during that game, he figured that everyone would want him to be on their team from now on. The next day, Anthony stood there as everyone around him got chosen first. What is the theme of this passage?

Players should always pass the ball to their teammates.

People will be jealous of you if you're the best.

What is the theme of a story.

The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

What the story mostly is about.

What the narrator says in the story.

Eleanor invited the new girl, Jessica, over to play. When Jessica arrived, she didn't bother to wipe her shoes. She got mud all over Eleanor's white bedroom carpet and didn't even say sorry. Then, she hopped onto Eleanor's bed and took out a cherry juice box. When cherry juice dripped onto Eleanor's tan comforter, Jessica just shrugged. Later, when Jessica was eating some Cheetos, she wiped the orange powder on her fingers onto Eleanor's pillowcase. When Jessica left, Eleanor called all of her friends to tell them what had happened. Jessica was never invited to play at any of their houses again. What is the theme of this passage?

You should always respect other people's property.

Jessica should have been less messy if she wanted to make friends.

Don't eat when you're over at a friends house.

Derek's mother and father were billionaires. Derek always got everyting that he wanted. When Derek was three, his parents paid the cast of Sesame Street to come to his birthday party. In fifth grade, when Derek wanted to win the Science Fair, his parents paid a tutor to create an award-winning project. In tenth grade, when Derek wanted to be the best soccer player, his parents paid for David Beckham to privately train him. By the time Derek was an adult, he was bored and struggled to find anything meaningful to do. None of the things that he could buy with his money made him happy anymore. What is the theme of this passage?

Derek is unhappy because he alwys got everthing he ever wanted as a child.

You should save your money to buy things later in life.

You must clean your room before your baseball game," Stephen's mom stated. Stephen hated cleaning his room. Because he wanted to get it over with as quickly as possible, he threw all of his clothes and toys into a huge pile in his closet and closed the door. "Done!" Stephen exclaimed. Right before it was time to leave for the game, Stephen's mother went into Stephen's room to get his uniform out of the closet. All of his clothes and toys came tumbling out. "Stephen!" she shouted. "if you would have cleaned your room properly in the first place, you wouldn't have to stay home and clean it all over again." What is the theme of this passage?

It's better to do things correctly the first time.

Children should keep their rooms clean at all times.

Stephen should have listened to his mother the first time.

And I could only stand by... The keeper of a secret so terrible it made me afraid to speak, scared that it would pour out of me like kerosene, burning everyone.

Not being able to talk about something can be a burden

Relationships are more powerful than weapons & violence

Good fortune comes to those who are kind

"Westley and I are joined by the bond of love and you cannot track that, not with a thousand bloodhounds, and you cannot break it, not with a thousand swords."

Relationships are more powerful than weapons & violence

The power of a tool lies in its user

Solve the problem in front of you

Ignorance is not an excuse for doing wrong

What is the best way to identify the theme of a story?

A) By analyzing the main character's actions and growth.

B) By counting the number of pages in the story.

C) By looking at the illustrations.

D) By reading the author's biography.

When analyzing a poem, what should you consider to identify its theme?

B) The poet's use of metaphors and symbols.

In literature, the theme is often considered the...

C) Underlying message or lesson.

Which question would help you determine the theme of a novel?

B) What lesson does the main character learn by the end?

A) What is the main character's favorite color?

C) How many chapters are in the book?

How can the theme of a story differ from its main idea?

B) The theme is a universal concept, while the main idea is a specific detail.

A) The theme is a specific detail, while the main idea is a universal concept.

C) The theme is the title of the story, while the main idea is the plot.

D) The theme is the author's name, while the main idea is the setting.

Identifying Theme

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Skim through the story

Just read the beginning of the story

Think about what the character has learned

Read the ending of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Eat your vegetables.

Don't brag. Be modest.

Don't talk to strangers.

What does the fox say?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

the illustrations

the subject or topic

the title

the length of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Life is short; make the most of it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A story can have more than one theme.

true

false

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The theme is also known as the...

main conflict in the story

lesson learned

resolution to the problem

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Identifying Theme

The best definition of theme is...

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

What is the theme of this story?

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

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

A story can have more than one theme.

The theme is also known as the...

Which is an example of a theme?

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

It is the moral or the lesson of a story.

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