Theme in Literature

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

• What the story is about
• The topic of the text
• A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
• Where and when the story happens

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling
• a "life lesson" the main character learns
• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
• the moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.3.2

Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?

• math is difficult
• if you steal, something bad will happen to you
• pets make people happy
• respect for others

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CCSS.RL.3.2

Which of these would NOT be a possible theme in Ish?

• Painting
• Perseverance (sticking with it) 
• Respect
• Creativity

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Which is a good theme that fits Scaredy Squirrel?

• Safety First!
• Scary things
• Be willing to try
• Be prepared

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

In The North Star, which of these is the topic of the story?

• The boy
• The beach
• Exploring different paths
• Be yourself

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.7