Theme Analysis

Which theme best represents the story of the Bolds?

• The importance of honesty

• The struggle for survival in nature

• The value of family and belonging

• The challenges of space exploration

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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

What lesson do the Bolds learn by the end of the story?

• That it's better to live in the wild

• That honesty is the best policy

• The importance of adapting to change

• The strength of community and 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

What does the story of the Bolds suggest about the concept of family?

• That family is defined by biological relations

• That family can only consist of humans

• That family is whoever you choose to care for and support

• That family traditions are the most important aspect

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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

Theme is...

• One single word

• The moral of the story

• The central, controlled idea of the story

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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

Match the following

• First impressions aren't always right.

• "Button, Button" summary

• Norma's actions cost Arthur his life.

• "The Landlady" theme

• Being greedy can actually be very costly

• "The Landlady" summary

• Hostess's actions cost Billy his life.

• "Button, Button" theme

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Theme is also...

• The purpose of the writing

• The idea the author wishes to convey about the subject

• Always easy to find

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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

True or False: The theme is usually directly stated in the story by the author.

• True

• False

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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

Pick the best example of a theme

• Love

• Informational Writing

• Forgiveness

• Sometimes you have to overcome challenges to meet your goals.

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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 these questions can help you find the theme of a story?

• What was the setting?

• How did the protagonist change?

• Is the story fiction or non-fiction?

• Who is the main character?

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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 these could be considered the theme of The Three Little Pigs?

• Hard work pays off

• Wolves are dumb

• Family

• Pigs are good builders

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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