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Theme Pretest

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name

Class

Date

Theme is a one word topic.

True

False

Theme is a message or a lesson.

True

False

Theme is usually told to you in the story.

True

False

The theme must be inferred.

True

False

Theme is about life, people, and the world we live in.

True

False

Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".

True

False

Topic or Thematic Statement?

Family

Topic

Thematic Statement

Topic or Thematic Statement?

Independence is necessary to grow up, though it can be scary at times.

Topic

Thematic Statement

Topic or Thematic Statement?

People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.

Topic

Thematic Statement

10.

Topic or Thematic Statement?

Independence

Topic

Thematic Statement

11.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Skim through the story

Just read the beginning of the story

Think about what the character has learned

Read the ending of the story

12.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

13.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

Life is short; make the most of it.

14.

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?

If you are persistent, you can accomplish your goals.

Being truthful is the best thing you can do.

Sharing is caring, so share what you have.

If you do not have respect for others, they won't respect you.

15.

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 is the theme?

You should always share with others

You need to work before you play.

Respect everyone even if they are different from you.

If you are greedy, no one will want to be your friend.

16.

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 is the theme?

Honesty is always the best policy.

If he had been a real dog like DMX, he would not have had that problem from the start.

If you are greedy, bad things can happen to you.

Dogs are not very smart. That's why people like cats.

17.

The Monster in the Barn

Bobby was preparing to go to bed one night when he heard a shrill screech coming from the barn outside. What could be making such a loud noise so late in the evening? He had trouble falling asleep and tossed and turned all night long dreaming about the noisy monster in the barn. When Bobby woke the next morning, he ran to the barn to discover what caused the loud noise the night prior. Bobby was baffled. He could not figure out what would make such a noise. That evening after dinner, Bobby gathered his courage, grabbed a flashlight and headed out to the barn. “Where are you going?” Bobby’s father asked as Bobby made his way through the kitchen to the back door. “I am going to find the monster in the barn that was making such a commotion last night,” Bobby replied bravely. “If you are going to look for a monster, you might need some assistance,” Bobby’s dad responded as he walked with Bobby out to the barn. “What did this monster sound like?” Bobby’s dad asked. “It was a screeching noise,” Bobby said, “and it was coming from the barn. I know it!” Bobby’s dad began to chuckle as they approached the barn, and he took the flashlight from Bobby. Shining the flashlight up at the roof of the barn, Bobby and his dad saw a small brown owl in the rafters of the roof. “It was only a barn owl that you heard last night,” Bobby’s dad said. “They are nocturnal predators so that is why you only heard him at night. He must have been hunting.” Bobby was relieved that it wasn’t really a monster. He thanked his dad as they walked back to the house. As they reached the door they heard a loud screech and looked up just in time to see the barn owl flying away into the night sky.

What word best describe the theme of this text?

Exploration

Courage

Love

Loneliness

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Theme Pretest

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 24mins

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