7th Grade ELA Theme

A story ONLY has one theme

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The theme of a story is. . .

• The plotline

• The lesson or message

• The obstacles of the story

• The motivations of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

To find the theme you look at. . .

• Characters

• Quotes

• Plot

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Can a theme statement/ thematic claim be one word?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which below is the beginning of a theme?

• Love

• Plot

• Characters

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which is a theme statement?

• I am hungry

• Perseverance

• You need to be honest in relationships

• Sometimes my ELA teacher makes me read

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Find the theme:

Once upon a time where was a little toad. The toad liked to hop along the pond from rock to rock. He hopped on the rocks because he was afraid of the water. One day, all of his other friends, the frogs, fish, and other toads wanted him to go swimming. Deciding to be brave, he jumped into the water. He discovered, that he loved swimming! The end.

• Bravery

• Confidence in yourself

• Trying new things is important

• It's important to push past your fears

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Find the theme:

Eric and Mai were walking down the road one day. Eric was bragging about all the new things he was going to buy with his $20 bill. Along the way, Mai sees it fall out of his pocket. She picks it up and returns it to him. He is grateful and splits the money with her so they both have $20.

• Honesty is the best policy

• Honesty pays off

• Be kind to your friends

• Greed is bad

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What sentences is the lesson or theme sentence below

• The boy rode his bike.

• A girl loved red flowers.

• The family worked hard.

• It's important to appreciate what you have.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

a theme is. . .

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2