Writing Theme Statements

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.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A theme should be supported by ...

• your own words

• evidence from the text

• rationale/reasoning

• ALL of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the theme for the story "The boy who cried wolf"

• Take your time when working on a task. 

• Believe in yourself. 

• We can achieve anything we set our minds to.

• Don't be dishonest, because you won't be trusted. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a THEME STATEMENT?

• Acceptance

• People have to work hard to get what you want in life.

• Greediness can cause problems with relationships.

• Some tasks are better completed using teamwork.

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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

Which of the following is NOT a THEME STATEMENT? r

• Greediness can cause problems with relationships.

• People have to work hard to get what you want in life.

• Acceptance

• Some tasks are better completed using teamwork.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.

• Topic

• Thematic Statement

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of aTHEME STATEMENT?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset

• Rosa took a bad situation and made the best of it

• Friendship

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

• can be expressed in one word

• always shows the setting

• is always stated directly in the text

• cannot be just one word

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2