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Worksheetstheme jason
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
A theme can be just one word.
True
False
Don't be greedy.
Respect your elders.
Work together.
Don't steal.
Eat your vegetables.
Don't talk to strangers.
Don't brag. Be modest.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect your elders.
Have courage
Which is an example of theme?
Inequality
Justice
Your past does not define you.
Hope
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
sharing is caring
hard work pays off
love
Our friends are always there for us.
Turtles are faster than rabbits.
Slow and steady wins the race.
True or False: The theme is a universal lesson.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
Eating too many lemons is bad for you.
The jungle has many animals.
Friendship
True friends are supportive.
What is theme?
how the reader feels about the story
the central message or moral of the story
the title
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?
Honest
Irritated
Friendly
Fearless
Jake was looking forward to Saturday. That was when his team would play int he big game against the Rays. Jake's team, the Mets, was really good. They had won all of their games so far this season. Jake was the pitcher and he practiced constantly. Every afternoon he would come home from school and play catch with his dad. After supper he would practice throwing pitches with his older brother. Jake was hoping all the hard work would pay off and his team would win on Saturday. What is the theme of this short story?
Practice never helps.
Practice takes time away from family.
Practice makes progression.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Jake was looking forward to Saturday. That was when his team would play int he big game against the Rays. Jake's team, the Mets, was really good. They had won all of their games so far this season. Jake was the pitcher and he practiced constantly. Every afternoon he would come home from school and play catch with his dad. After supper he would practice throwing pitches with his older brother. Jake was hoping all the hard work would pay off and his team would win on Saturday. What is a character trait that describes Jake?
Determined
Obsessed
Lazy
Kind
Susan's leg was trembling under her desk. Susan had not studied at all and didn't know what to do; she didn't want to fail after all. She noticed, out of the corner of her eye, that she could see the answers to her classmate's paper right next to her. As she was copying down the answers, she felt a looming presence coming up from behind her. As Susan turned around she saw her teacher snatch her paper and put a large red F right on the top. She had failed. What is the theme of this short story?
Cheating does not pay off in the end.
Studying will always earn a good grade.
Honesty always pays off in the end.
Cheating is against the rules.
Susan's leg was trembling under her desk. Susan had not studied at all and didn't know what to do; she didn't want to fail after all. She noticed, out of the corner of her eye, that she could see the answers to her classmate's paper right next to her. As she was copying down the answers, she felt a looming presence coming up from behind her. As Susan turned around she saw her teacher snatch her paper and put a large red F right on the top. She had failed. What is a character trait that describes Susan?
Honest
Hard-working
Sneaky
Dishonest
Aiden was a ten year old boy who was not very nice to his friends. In class, he took a boy's pencil and refused to give it back. During recess, he ran into his friend and knocked him over while playing soccer. Rather than apologizing and helping him up, Aiden just laughed and continued to play. When his friend made a poor grade on his science test, Aiden said, "I can't believe you failed that test! It was so easy!"
One day, Aiden was in tears when he got off the school bus. "What's wrong?" his mother asked. Aiden replied, "Everyone was so mean to me today! Luke took one of my chips and ate it during lunch. Cade told me he didn't want to be my friend anymore, and no one would play with me during recess." After listening to his mom's advice, Aiden slowly began to realize he needed to make some changes.
What is the theme of this short story?
Everyone is a bully in their own way.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Actions speak louder than words.
Aiden was a ten year old boy who was not very nice to his friends. In class, he took a boy's pencil and refused to give it back. During recess, he ran into his friend and knocked him over while playing soccer. Rather than apologizing and helping him up, Aiden just laughed and continued to play. When his friend made a poor grade on his science test, Aiden said, "I can't believe you failed that test! It was so easy!"
One day, Aiden was in tears when he got off the school bus. "What's wrong?" his mother asked. Aiden replied, "Everyone was so mean to me today! Luke took one of my chips and ate it during lunch. Cade told me he didn't want to be my friend anymore, and no one would play with me during recess." After listening to his mom's advice, Aiden slowly began to realize he needed to make some changes.
What character trait BEST describes Aiden?
Generous
Considerate
Sympathetic
Rude
Rose was a busy teenager. She was always on the go from one activity to another. One day, she noticed that her backpack strap was beginning to become loose. Rose considered fixing it, but she had so many other things to do that she didn't have time. Time passed and the backpack strap was only hanging by a thread. Again, Rose decided to worry about it another day. Then, on her way to a busy day at school, Rose's backpack strap ripped completely off. Her books and supplies went everywhere. She was stuck picking them all up as her school bus went by. She wouldn't be able to do anything, but fix the backpack now.
What is the theme of the short story?
Procrastination is the thief of time.
Put off small tasks, because there is always something more important to tend to.
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
Busyness equals success.
Rose was a busy teenager. She was always on the go from one activity to another. One day, she noticed that her backpack strap was beginning to become loose. Rose considered fixing it, but she had so many other things to do that she didn't have time. Time passed and the backpack strap was only hanging by a thread. Again, Rose decided to worry about it another day. Then, on her way to a busy day at school, Rose's backpack strap ripped completely off. Her books and supplies went everywhere. She was stuck picking them all up as her school bus went by. She wouldn't be able to do anything, but fix the backpack now.
What is the BEST character trait that describes Rose?
Overwhelmed
Inconsiderate
Preoccupied
Inquisitive
The message of a story is the...
plot
theme
setting
protagonist
