The Last Leaf-Theme-Mrs. Killingsworth

Theme is...

• the meaning behind a story.

• a person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself.

• the struggle at the heart of a plot.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Symbol is...

• the meaning behind a story.

• a person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself.

• the struggle at the heart of a plot.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Friendships are hard but worth the time.

• Friends

• Friendship bracelet

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• Friendships are hard but worth the time.

• Friends

• Friendship bracelet

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the story "The Last Leaf," how do the ivy leaves symbolize Johnsy and her feelings about life?

• Johnsy is waiting to die, and she sees herself as a tired leaf ready to fall down.

• Johnsy is recovering from sickness and she is excited to see the leaves bloom.

• Johnsy is taking care of a sick friend and the ivy leaves are a symbol of her caretaking abilities.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the story "The Last Leaf," what is the theme of the story?

• People should never give up.

• People should give up because we all have a life cycle like the ivy leaves.

• People should take better care of plants so the leaves don't turn yellow.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Read the passage from "The Last Leaf":

"Still dark green near its stem, but with its serrated edges tinted with the yellow of dissolution and decay, it hung bravely from a branch some 20 feet above the ground."

Which words or phrases from above might also be used to describe Johnsy?

• “yellow of dissolution and decay”

• "it hung bravely from a branch"

• "Still dark green near its stem"

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4