Theme Review

A theme can be...

• a single word.

• the topic of the text.

• universal and can apply to everyone.

• a mistake that a character makes.

Themes can NOT be...

• universal and can apply to everyone.

• implied in the text.

• a single word.

• a life lesson or moral.

Which is the best theme for Danger of a Single Story?

• People who want power are evil.

• Reducing someone to one aspect of their life can be limiting and rob them of dignity.

• People who want power should treat others as though they are inferior.

• Only one side of a person may be true; other aspects are not important.

What is the theme of Stephen Thompson's Creating Community and Finding Purpose?

• Having a strong sense of community can make a big difference.

• Communities

• Foster families

• Children who grow up in foster care are more likely to graduate college.

What is the theme of Steve Jobs' commencement speech?

• He did not graduate from college but was successful?

• It is important to make friends with successful people?

• There are many paths to success, depending on the individual.

• Apple is the best.

Which of the following could be a theme?

• Matthew rides a roller coaster even though he is really afraid.

• You have to always do what your friends tell you.

• Friendship

• Facing fears and trying new things may lead to enjoyment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which could be a theme?

• Don't give up because you may persevere if you keep trying.

• Music is everything to Madeline.

• Madeline accomplished her goal because she didn't give up.

• Madeline continued to send out demos of her singing.

Which could be a theme?

• Paul lost because he cheated.

• Competitive people are untrustworthy.

• Cheating is not the way to success.

• Nobody wines in competitions.

Which could be a theme?

• Karma

• Study habits

• Rachel should have helped Zoe study.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which could be a theme.

• Redheads are identical.

• Twins have the best childhood.

• Chris has red hair and that is why he stands out.

• How we look depends on genetics as well as environment.