English 11 Theme

Poll

Which do you prefer?

• Chocolate

• Chips

• Gummy Bears

• Carrots

11.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture.

f) Critique how authors use key literary elements to contribute to meaning including character development, theme, conflict, and archetypes within and across texts.

Poll

What is a topic?

• The subject of a piece of literature.

• Something you talk about?

• A really long sentence that tells you what the story is about.

• A store at the mall

Multiple Choice

True or False: The theme is usually stated by the author?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A story's moral and a story's theme are the same thing:

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: Works of Literature only have one theme:

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The way the main character changes can help you determine the theme.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.

What best shows the theme of the story?

• always be brave and face your enemies

• it is important to be thankful for your gifts

• if we work hard, you will be rewarded

• never judge a person by his or her looks

Multiple Select

Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.

Check the evidence that supports the theme. (Choose 3)

• Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you."

• She asked her mom any question she had trouble with

• Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher

• She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days.

• Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.