Determining Theme quiz

What is a theme?

• a story line

• the time and place of an event

• the topic/ subject of a text

• message or lesson the reader learns by reading a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

The theme of a text is the same as its...

• subject

• message

• meaning

• topic

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Unlike a thematic topic, a theme...

• can be expressed in one word

• cannot be just 1 word

• always shows the setting

• is always stated directly in the text

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

You can determine the theme of a text by...

• evaluating how a character has changed from the beginning to end of a story

• determining how the conflict was resolved

• sharing a characters experiences

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which of the following is NOT the correct use of a thematic topic?

• Friendship

• Love

• People are often rewarded for making the right decision.

• Family

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

To identify the theme in a story, a reader can ask...

• Who is the narrator?

• What is the setting?

• What has the character learned?

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following could be an example of theme?

• Hard work pays of

• Friendship

• How to make a pizza

• Helping others

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

• You shouldn't judge a book by it's cover

• The little boy lied to his mother.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story?

• Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about.

• Theme is a summary and a topic is a life lesson.

• None of the above

• They are the same thing. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2