Test on Theme

What does the word "theme" mean?

• How an author approaches a topic.

• The name of a book.

• The place where a story happens.

• The main character in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If you are reading a story, what are you looking for when you try to find the theme?

• The way the author talks about the topic.

• The number of pages in the book.

• The color of the book cover.

• The name of the author.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why is it important to know the theme of a story?

• It helps you understand what the author wants to say.

• It tells you how many chapters are in the book.

• It shows you the pictures in the book.

• It tells you the price of the book.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Where can themes be found?

• Only in books

• Only in movies

• Only in art

• In literature, art, movies, and more

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Can a story have more than one theme?

• No, only one

• Yes, it can have multiple themes

• Only in movies

• Only in art

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If you read a story about sharing, what could the theme be?

• Sharing is important

• The color of the book

• The number of characters

• The author’s name

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is a theme?

• A lesson people learn through experiences

• A type of animal

• A kind of food

• A place to visit

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes a theme?

• A statement about life

• A color in a painting

• A number in math

• A sound in music

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why is a theme called a "universal truth"?

• Because it is a lesson many people learn

• Because it is a type of story

• Because it is a kind of animal

• Because it is a place on Earth

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes a theme in a story?

• The main idea that shows what the author thinks or wonders about life.

• The color of the book cover.

• The number of chapters in the story.

• The name of the author.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9