Reading Comprehension Theme

Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence you can use to predict developing themes in a story?

• The story's title.

• Descriptions of the characters' actions and feelings.

• The setting and atmosphere in the story.

• The story's title.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the purpose of making predictions about developing themes in a story?

• To show off your reading skills.

• To help guide your understanding as you read.

• To summarize the story.

• To help guide your understanding as you read.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

If you predict that a developing theme in a story is "friendship," what type of evidence would best support this prediction?

• A character saying they have a friend.

• The characters working together and supporting each other.

• The weather in the story.

• The characters working together and supporting each other.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why is it important to consider evolving opinions as you continue to read a story?

• It makes the story longer.

• It allows you to connect with the characters better.

• It helps you adapt your understanding of the story as it unfolds.

• It helps you adapt your understanding of the story as it unfolds.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is shy

• She is mean

• She hates people

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can happen to your predictions and opinions as you read further into a story?

• They stay the same.

• They often evolve or change based on new information.

• They become less important.

• They often evolve or change based on new information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea?

• Floods can cause a lot of damage.

• Floods cause mudslides.

• Floods damage houses and roads. 

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Theme is the author's 

• story

• message

• characters

• setting

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Theme is for everyone so you should think of theme being 

• small world idea

• big world idea/universal

• only for the characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9