Worksheets(F) 09.14 | Theme
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Read the excerpt below:
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
Read the excerpt below:
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
It is always best to share.
It is a good idea to do all your work before you play.
Respect
You should not be greedy.
Read the excerpt:
A dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
Greed can make your forget all your good things.
“Mr. Sky, I have lived a long time.I have seen it all,
And what they say is true.
There is nothing new under the sun.”
“Really?” said Sky.
And from six miles up, he dropped
A single snowflake.
Which sentence describes the theme of the poem?
Read the following passage from a story.
Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
Read the excerpt:
All Cameron wanted to do with his life was be a singer. He didn't pay attention in school and he spent all of this time at home watching music videos online and impersonating his idols. His mother tried to teach him the value of getting an education and having a backup plan, but Cameron would respond the same way every time, "Mom, I won't need to know any of that boring old stuff when I'm famous, You'll see." But there was one major problem with Cameron's plan; wasn't any good at singing. Cameron wanted to be a singer so badly, that he didn't notice the pained look on the faces of those who endured his singing. Because he wanted to be a singer too badly, when honest people told him to find something else to do with his life, he accused them of being "jealous haters" and ignored their advice. After Cameron dropped out of high school to focus on his music career, the years passed and the doors never opened.
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
The little boy lied to his mother.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Why can't "trust" be a theme?
What does theme add to a story?
A sense of location
Motivation for the characters
An important message
Dialogue for the characters
Themes are universal because...
all humans share common experiences
the entire universe enjoys them
authors add them to make the writing more interesting
the stories go on forever
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
cannot be just one word
is always stated directly in the text
always shows the setting
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
evaluating how a character has changed
determining how the conflict has resolved
sharing a character's experience
ALL of the above
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
Which best represents the theme or moral?
You should sacrifice for others.
Give up when things are tough.
When you are greedy, you will fall down.
You should never give up.
The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl remarked, "These crayons are ours. Find your own."
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
Being selfish can make others feel sad.
You should keep your own things to yourself
it's ok to be mean to others when you're coloring
Greed
Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.
What would be the theme for this excerpt? Select the best answer choice.
Lunch is best when it's crowded.
Being nice doesn't pay off.
Friends should look out for each other.
Never help others it only brings trouble.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Main idea is what the text is mainly about and theme is the lesson or moral in the story
Theme is what the text is mainly about and Main idea is the lesson or moral in the story
Theme is specific to characters in the story and main idea is not
