The theme of a story

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What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the message or main idea of a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

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CCSS.RL.4.9

Front

Which of these is NOT related to the theme?

Back

How a character is feeling.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

Who is the person telling the story?

Back

The narrator.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

Front

What is an example of a theme?

Back

Life is short; so you should make the most of it.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Front

True or False: The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

Back

True.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What does the theme convey?

Back

The underlying message or lesson of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

Yes, a story can have multiple themes.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Front

What is the difference between theme and plot?

Back

The theme is the main idea, while the plot is the sequence of events.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Front

What is a moral in a story?

Back

A moral is a lesson that can be learned from the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

How can you identify the theme of a story?

Back

Look for recurring ideas, character experiences, and the ending.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9