R.1.2 Themes in Text

Why does Mamacita not come out of her apartment according to the narrator?

• Because of the stairs

• Because she doesn't like the neighborhood

• Because she is too fat

• Because she is afraid to speak English

Why did the man paint the walls pink in Mamacita's apartment?

• To cover up the old, musty walls.

• To brighten the mood of the new apartment.

• To make her feel more at home.

• To show Mamacita that he cared about her.

Why does Mamacita cry when the baby boy speaks English?

• She is excited that he is finally talking.

• She is sad because he is not speaking her language.

• She is sad because he learned English from watching TV.

• She is happy that he is adjusting well in America.

Which of the following are important topics in "No Speak English"?

• Home

• Immigration

• Living Conditions

• Language

Write a sentence that explains ONE of the possible THEMES of the story "No Speak English."

(topic + author's message about the topic)

Writers never "Say" what they mean or feel- they use figurative language. You have to INFER.

Match the emotion to the simile / metaphor that best describes it

• You look a little blue.

• Angry

• Fireworks are going off in my heart!

• Admiration, Love

• It feels like there are butterflies in my stomach.

• Sad

• They blew up like a volcano.

• Nervous

• She is a rare jewel.

• Excited

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

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CCSS.RL.7.2

If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?

• Don't cry over spilled milk.
• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
• Face your fears.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

The theme of a text is its

• summary
• message
• point of view
• answer

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CCSS.RL.7.2