Finding the Theme Quiz

What does the word "theme" mean?

• The name of the story

• The main idea or message

• The place where the story happens

• The characters in the story

What is a good way to find the theme in a story?

• Look at the pictures only

• Think about what the story teaches us

• Count how many pages the story has

• Read only the first sentence

Read the passage: Anna helped her friend when she was sad. They played together and laughed. What is the theme of this passage?

• Being kind to friends

• Playing outside

• Being sad

• Watching TV

Read the passage: Tom worked hard to finish his homework every day. He was proud when he finished. What is the theme of this passage?

• Hard work is important

• Playing games is fun

• Homework is boring

• Sleeping early

Which question can help you find the theme?

• Who is the main character?

• What lesson does the story teach?

• How many pages are there?

• What color are the pictures?

Read the passage: Lily shared her lunch with a new student. They became good friends. What is the theme of this passage?

• Sharing can make friends

• Eating lunch

• Going to school

• Making mistakes

How can you tell the theme of a story?

• By thinking about the story's message

• By counting the characters

• By looking at the title only

• By guessing randomly

Read the passage: James found a lost puppy and took care of it until its owner came. What is the theme of this passage?

• Helping others

• Playing with animals

• Losing things

• Going home

What is NOT a way to find the theme?

• Think about the story’s message

• Look for lessons in the story

• Guess without reading

• Think about what happens in the story

Read the passage: Sara practiced piano every day. She got better and better. What is the theme of this passage?

• Practice helps you improve

• Playing music is hard

• Going to music class

• Listening to music