Theme

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Can theme be found in fiction and nonfiction? 

• True 
• False 

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the definition of theme?

• topic/subject + message = theme

• topic of the story

• life lesson, meaning, moral, or meaning about life or human nature communicated by a literary work

• the reason why an authors writes

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• Splitting the room in half can be a good way to tackle a painting job
• It’s better to do things right the first time
• If you have a good suggestion, adults will agree with it
• Painting a room can be a time-consuming task.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

• eating too much candy can make you sick
• Think things through when deciding between two activities.
• Selfishness can have negative consequences
• Don't expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

• There are more important things in life than being popular.
• Popularity will make you inconsiderate of other's feelings.
• Cliques shouldn't be allowed.
• Friends can sometimes let one another down.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

• Wear the clothes our parents choose for school pictures.
• Stand by your friends no matter what.
• Don't worry about what others think of you.
• Stand up for yourself.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

• Help others in their time of need.
• Be a good neighbor.
• Check with older neighbors regularly to make sure they are in good health.
• Be careful when doing things when you get old.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

• Kids should not ask for things their parents cannot afford.
• Appreciate what you have.
• Kids should save their own money if they want something.
• Kids shouldn't interrupt parents when they are talking privately. 

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

• Be tolerant to others and their views, even if you don't agree.
• Always agree with your parents.
• Don't keep your feelings bottled inside too long without saying something.
• It's important to be honest. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2