Read the passage from the story and determine the theme: Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he'd learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. "Rohan!" he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan's face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.

Through determination, one can overcome life-changing obstacles.

Some goals are too hard to achieve even if one tries many times.

One always needs the support of family to overcome challenges.

When one achieves a goal, one should never brag about it.

When introducing text evidence, some possible sentence starters include...

All of these are great sentence starters for citing text evidence.

"In paragraph _______, in Book Title ..."

"On page _____ in Book Title ..."

"One example of this in the text is..."

Which of the following is NOT true about theme?

Theme is directly stated in the text.

Theme is the lesson the author is trying to convey to the reader.

Theme is usually inferred by the reader.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about a summary?

A summary should contain an opinion or a strong connection between the text and one's experiences.

A summary should be about 3-4 sentences in length and should include the title of the work and the author's name.

A summary should address these elements: who , what , when , where , why , and how .

A summary should consist of the main idea and important details only.

One possible theme of Shrek is "Only those willing to face the ugliest parts of themselves are able to find true love." Which of the following is the BEST evidence to support the theme?

Fiona feels comfortable with her curse that transforms her into an ogre.

Lord Farquaad doesn't try to hide his height.

Shrek is the main character who goes on a quest to get back his swamp.

Which of the following is an example of a good theme statement?

Revenge is an easy road to take, but one has to be willing to live with the consequences.

You can never turn your back on your friends because loyalty is important.

Never give up and always try your best.

Although the hard times in life don't end, neither does finding one's happiness.

What is a main idea ?

A description or idea of what the story is mostly about.

The main character involved in a story or text.

The message about life that an author expresses.

The sequence of events in a story or text.

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

People can always remain good friends even if they are separated.

Fear is more dangerous than any beast for it is all-consuming.

Telling the truth may cause pain in the short term, but allows for personal growth in the long-term.

One's past does not define them if they can learn from previous mistakes and obstacles.

What is wrong with the following theme statement? Friendship helps people get through hard times.

The theme statement is cliche or cheesy.

The theme statement is not a complete sentence (only ONE).

The theme statement isn't universal or applicable to society / human nature.

The theme statement is not debatable or cannot be proven.

Read the following passage and determine an appropriate theme statement based on what you've read: As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.

The author's message to the reader is that hard work yields incredible, and sometimes life-changing, rewards.

The author's message to the reader is that playing musical instrument is too much work and takes up too much time.

The author's message to the reader is that friends and family shouldn't try to teach others new things.

The author's message to the reader is that you should never give up and to keep trying your hardest.

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

Gossip is bad and always causes a lot of pain for someone.

Death is not something to fear but something to embrace as inevitable.

Evil deeds are punished in ways you might not expect.

Trust in yourself is just as important as trust in others.

What is wrong with the following theme statement? When it comes to love, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

The theme statement is cliche or cheesy.

The theme statement is not a complete sentence (only ONE).

The theme statement is not debatable or cannot be proven.

The theme statement isn't universal or applicable to society / human nature.

What is wrong with the following theme statement? The central theme of Finding Nemo is that fear is sometimes the most dangerous thing to overcome, but it necessary for personal growth.

Actually, this theme statement is pretty great. I like it.

The theme does not meet the one-sentence length requirement.

The theme is cliche and cheesy (very predictable and cringey).

The theme statement is not universal nor can it be proven.

Unit 1: Theme Review (E1)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

True

False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about theme statements?

A theme must be universal.

A theme should not be cliché or cheesy.

A theme should be provable or debatable.

All of these options are true.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is a possible theme to this story?
Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she though it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie "thank you" for inviting her daughter.

The author's message to the reader is caring about someone.

The author's message to the reader is slow and steady wins the race.

The author's message to the reader is that kind deeds can reward you in many ways.

The author's message to the reader is empathy.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A story or text can have more than one theme.

False

True

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what the story is about.

Theme is a topic and main idea is a lesson.

Theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson.

Theme is the lesson and main idea is the topic.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following could be an example of a good theme?

The Golden Rule

Being prepared often leads to success.

Kindness is always good to show people because it's good.

All of these are examples of good theme statements.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to create a theme statement?

use the sentence stem "The author's message to the reader is..."

Brainstorm 3-4 topics the story is about.

Create a summary for the text.

Make sure that you avoid words such as "always" or "never."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Unit 1: Theme Review (E1)

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

Which of the following is true about theme statements?

A story or text can have more than one theme.

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

Which of the following could be an example of a good theme?

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to create a theme statement?

A well-written theme statement includes character's names.

Everyone reading the exact same story should create the exact same theme.

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