Theme Quiz

What does the term "theme" mean when reading a story?

• the setting

• similarities and differences

• the message or big idea

• the beginning, middle or end

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CCSS.RL.1.2

Why did Timmy feel nervous?

• it was a big gaem

• he had never played baseball before

• he wasn't that good of a baseball player

• he wanted to become a professional player

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.1.4

What did the crowd do when Timmy caught the ball?

• the crowd went wild.

• the crowd boo'd him.

• the crowd laughed at him.

• the crowd clapped for the other team.

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

When did Timmy finally start to relax?

• after he hit a home run.

• when he went to sleep.

• before the game.

• after he caught the ball.

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.SL.1.2

What is the theme of this passage?

• hard work

• honesty

• friendship

• kindness

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

What is the message of this passage?

• always tell the truth

• work before you play

• never give up

• think before you act

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CCSS.RL.1.2

What shows the boy feels better about playing on third base?

• "Everyone on the team really liked

  Timmy."

• "He was so nervous."

• "Timmy went out and felt sick to his

  stomach."

• "He finally started to relax

  and enjoy being out on the field."

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.SL.1.2

How did Timmy change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• excited to bored

• nervous to calm

• bored to upset

• sad to calm

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CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

What is the meaning of the word "nervous" as it was used in the passage?

"The coach approached Timmy and told him that he would need to play third base. He was so nervous."

• scared

• calm

• concerned

• angry

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RL.1.4

How does the team feel about Timmy even though he is not the best player?

• the team liked him

• the team disliked him

• the team didn't know who Timmy was

• the team wanted a new player

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.SL.1.2