STAAR Exploring Themes in Texts

What is a theme that can be inferred from a story about a character who learns the importance of honesty after facing consequences for lying?

• The value of friendship

• Honesty is the best policy

• The importance of hard work

• The joy of adventure

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In a story where a community comes together to help a family in need, what theme can be inferred?

• The power of community support

• The thrill of competition

• The mystery of the unknown

• The importance of education

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

A story describes a character who overcomes fear to achieve a goal. What theme does this suggest?

• The importance of wealth

• Courage can lead to success

• The beauty of nature

• The necessity of rules

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In a tale where a character learns to appreciate what they have after losing it, what theme can be inferred?

• The excitement of travel

• Gratitude is important

• The complexity of technology

• The significance of history

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What theme can be inferred from a story about a character who discovers the importance of teamwork?

• The joy of solitude

• Teamwork makes the dream work

• The allure of mystery

• The necessity of competition

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

A story features a character who learns from their mistakes. What theme does this suggest?

• The thrill of adventure

• Learning from mistakes is valuable

• The importance of silence

• The power of imagination

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In a narrative where a character finds happiness in helping others, what theme can be inferred?

• The importance of self-reliance

• Helping others brings joy

• The mystery of the universe

• The value of competition

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What theme can be inferred from a story about a character who learns to forgive others?

• The necessity of revenge

• Forgiveness is freeing

• The excitement of discovery

• The importance of secrecy

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

A story describes a character who realizes the importance of family. What theme does this suggest?

• The thrill of independence

• Family is important

• The complexity of science

• The allure of the unknown

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In a story where a character learns to be patient, what theme can be inferred?

• The necessity of haste

• Patience is a virtue

• The power of silence

• The joy of noise

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2