Identifying the Theme in a Passage

Which two themes are being compared and contrasted in the passage?

• characters and plot

• setting and tone

• two themes

• symbolism and imagery

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of the story?

• Identifying the author's writing style and techniques in the story.

• Summarizing the events and conflicts of the story.

• Analyzing the plot and characters of the story.

• Identifying the central theme or message of the story.

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of the article?

• The article discusses various topics without a central theme.

• The article is about the author's personal experiences.

• The main idea of the article is to provide a summary of the author's life.

• The main idea of the article is the central theme or message that the author is trying to convey.

What is the main idea of the poem?

• Analyzing the rhyme scheme of the poem.

• Identifying the author's biography.

• Identifying the central theme or message of the poem.

• Interpreting the symbolism in the poem.

______ is the message that the author wants to show/tell readers

• mood

• tone

• setting

• theme

What is the theme of this passage? During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing shortstop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

• You should cheat to win.

• Always work hard.

• It pays to be honest.

• Teamwork is best.

What is the best definition of THEME?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

• The location and time of the story.

• The events that occur in the story.

• The author's reason for writing a story.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• Choosing the most important details from the story and summarizing them in a sentence.

• Writing a long and detailed summary of the story.

• Creating a list of all the characters and events in the story.

• Identifying the main idea or theme of the story and condensing it into a concise sentence.

What is the theme of the poem?

• The theme of the poem is sadness.

• The theme of the poem is nature.

• The theme of the poem cannot be determined without the specific poem being provided.

• The theme of the poem is love.

What can help you identify the theme?

• Look for the main idea

• Ask yourself, what message about life does the author want you to know?