Identifying Theme

What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

• A topic is the main character of the story, while a theme is the setting.

• A topic is what the story is about, while a theme is the deeper message.

• A topic is the plot twist, while a theme is the genre.

• A topic is the author's intention, while a theme is the reader's interpretation.

Can a story have more than one theme?

• Yes, a story can have multiple themes.

• No, a story can only have one theme.

• A story can have themes, but they must be related.

• Themes are not important in a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

What is the theme of a story?

• The main character's journey

• The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

• The setting and time period of the story

• The author's biography

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CCSS.RL.3.2

What is an example of a story with a clear theme?

• "The Tortoise and the Hare" teaches that slow and steady wins the race.

• "Cinderella" emphasizes the importance of kindness and patience.

• "The Three Little Pigs" highlights the value of hard work and perseverance.

• "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" illustrates the consequences of curiosity.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

What is a character's journey?

• The changes a character goes through, which can reveal the theme.

• The physical location a character travels to during the story.

• The relationships a character forms with other characters.

• The character's initial state at the beginning of the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.W.3.3A

How can you find the theme of a story?

• By analyzing the main events and characters' actions.

• By focusing solely on the setting of the story.

• By memorizing the plot details.

• By reading the author's biography.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.3

What role do conflicts play in a story's theme?

• Conflicts help to highlight the theme by showing challenges characters face.

• Conflicts serve to confuse the reader and detract from the theme.

• Conflicts are irrelevant to the theme and do not affect the story.

• Conflicts only serve to create tension without any thematic significance.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.9

What is a setting?

• The time and place where a story occurs.

• A character's emotional state.

• The main conflict of the story.

• The author's writing style.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a story's themes.

• A brief statement of the main points of a story.

• An in-depth character study.

• A collection of quotes from the story.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

Why is understanding the theme important?

• It helps readers understand the deeper meaning of the story.

• It provides a summary of the plot.

• It identifies the main characters in the story.

• It reveals the author's writing style.

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CCSS.RL.3.2