HMH Module 4 Week 1

Front

What is the theme of a piece of literature?

Back

The theme is the message or main idea that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does it mean to foretell information?

Back

To foretell means to predict or tell in advance what will happen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How is a theme different from a topic in literature?

Back

A theme cannot be just one word; it is a deeper meaning or lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What question can help identify a theme in a story?

Back

Ask, 'What has the character learned?'

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'sub-' means under or below.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What is a message in literature?

Back

A message is the main point or lesson that the author wants to communicate.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Can a theme be stated directly in the text?

Back

No, a theme is often implied rather than stated directly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is an example of a theme in a story?

Back

An example of a theme is 'friendship is important'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does it mean to retell a story?

Back

To retell means to tell the story again in your own words.

Front

What is the significance of a story's setting?

Back

The setting provides context and background for the events in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3