Exploring Stories by the Same Author: RL.3.9

What is a common theme in stories about friendship?

• Loneliness

• Cooperation

• Fear

• Greed

How does the setting of a story in a forest differ from one set in a city?

• The forest is usually noisy, while the city is quiet.

• The forest often has more nature and animals, while the city has more buildings and people.

• The forest is always dark, while the city is always bright.

• The forest is full of cars, while the city is full of trees.

In a series about a young detective, what might be a recurring theme?

• Solving mysteries

• Cooking recipes

• Traveling to space

• Building houses

How might the plot of a story about a superhero differ from one about a regular kid?

• The superhero story might include superpowers and villains, while the regular kid's story might focus on school and friends.

• The superhero story is always sad, while the regular kid's story is always happy.

• The superhero story takes place underwater, while the regular kid's story takes place in the sky.

• The superhero story has no action, while the regular kid's story is full of action.

What is a common theme in stories about adventure?

• Boredom

• Exploration

• Sleeping

• Staying at home

How does the setting of a story in the past differ from one set in the future?

• The past setting often includes advanced technology, while the future setting includes historical events.

• The past setting might have castles and knights, while the future setting might have spaceships and robots.

• The past setting is always in space, while the future setting is always in the ocean.

• The past setting is full of aliens, while the future setting is full of dinosaurs.

In a series about magical creatures, what might be a recurring theme?

• Magic and wonder

• Cooking and baking

• Sports and games

• Cars and racing

How might the plot of a story about a pirate differ from one about a farmer?

• The pirate story might include treasure hunts and sea battles, while the farmer's story might focus on growing crops and taking care of animals.

• The pirate story is always about cooking, while the farmer's story is always about flying.

• The pirate story takes place in the desert, while the farmer's story takes place in the ocean.

• The pirate story has no adventure, while the farmer's story is full of adventure.

What is a common theme in stories about family?

• Isolation

• Togetherness

• Competition

• Fear

How does the setting of a story in winter differ from one set in summer?

• The winter setting is usually hot and sunny, while the summer setting is cold and snowy.

• The winter setting might include snow and cold weather, while the summer setting might include sunshine and warm weather.

• The winter setting is always in the desert, while the summer setting is always in the mountains.

• The winter setting is full of flowers, while the summer setting is full of ice.