Understanding Literary Themes

What is a theme in a literary text?

• The setting of the story

• The main character of the story

• The plot of the story

• The main message or idea conveyed by the author

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can themes usually be identified in a story?

• By reading the title of the story

• By analyzing the characters' actions and words

• By counting the number of pages

• By looking at the book cover

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the graphic organizer help to find out?

• The theme of the story

• The number of characters

• The best illustrations

• The length of the story

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Dawn do when he visits his grandpa's farm?

• He plays with his friends

• He helps in feeding the goats

• He watches TV

• He reads books

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What mistake does Dawn make on the farm?

• He loses his grandfather's tools

• He leaves the farm gate open

• He forgets to water the plants

• He sleeps too late

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What lesson does Dawn learn from his mistake?

• To play safely

• To wake up early

• To not visit the farm again

• To always lock the gate

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What consequence does Dawn face for not listening to his father?

• He watches a movie

• He has to round up the goats

• He gets a reward

• He goes to bed without dinner

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why is it important to listen to elders according to the story?

• Because they give treats

• Because they teach important life lessons

• Because they are always right

• Because they know sports

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2