Theme

Front

Theme in narrative text

Back

A message the author conveys to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Not related to a story's theme:

Back

how a character is feeling

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Example of theme in a story:

Back

respect for others

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Best definition of theme:

Back

The message the author is sending.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

A well-written theme statement includes character names and the author.

Back

FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Example of THEME:

Back

Life is short; make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Best friend's party vs. baseball game. Not going to the game means letting my team down.

Back

Loyalty is important.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

She sobbed for hours, dreading telling her father about her wrecked car. After much thought, she called him. "Thank you," he said.

Back

it's important to be honest

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Kim cleaned her closet with her mom and saw a new girl at school wearing the same pants. She gave the girl a bag in the hallway.

Back

it's better to give than to receive

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

A three-year-old on a diving board hesitates, looking back at his mother. He steps forward and splashes into the water.

Back

Courage is needed to achieve goals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2