Theme & Fables Review

What is the definition of theme?

• the way a story begins, how it develops, and how it resolves

• a story that describes a sequence of events

• the message, moral, or life lesson, of the story

• a literary technique writers use to invoke images and feelings in a reader based on vivid descriptions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the best summary of The Lion and The Mouse fable?

• a young boy plays a trick on the villagers by crying "Wolf!"; there is no wolf terrorizing the sheep; one day a wolf does come and the boy cries "Wolf!"; the villagers do not heed his warning

• a mouse is spared by a lion claiming it can help the lion in the future, though doubtful, the lion spares the mouse; later on, the mouse ends up assisting the lion

• two men travel on a path and encounter a bear; one of them hides in a tree; the bear sniffs the traveler and leaves, offering some advice

• a young mouse is convinced to join the frog for an adventure; he is tricked by the frog and both the frog and mouse are eaten by a hawk

• two entities have a contest to see which one can make a man take off his coat

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best theme statement the reader learns from the Lion and The Mouse fable?

• it is important to be trustworthy and not deceive others, otherwise you will be deceived yourself

• be a loyal friend and support your friends when they need it the most

• it is important to be honest as if you deceive others, they will never believe you, especially when you need it most

• if you help others and show them kindness, they will help you in return

• often times, people will find their success in gentleness than forcefulness

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best summary of The Frog and The Mouse fable?

• a young boy plays a trick on the villagers by crying "Wolf!"; there is no wolf terrorizing the sheep; one day a wolf does come and the boy cries "Wolf!"; the villagers do not heed his warning

• a mouse is spared by a lion claiming it can help the lion in the future, though doubtful, the lion spares the mouse; later on, the mouse ends up assisting the lion

• two men travel on a path and encounter a bear; one of them hides in a tree; the bear sniffs the traveler and leaves, offering some advice

• a young mouse is convinced to join the frog for an adventure; he is tricked by the frog and both the frog and mouse are eaten by a hawk

• two entities have a contest to see which one can make a man take off his coat

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best theme statement the reader learns from The Frog and The Mouse fable?

• it is important to be trustworthy and not deceive others, otherwise you will be deceived yourself

• be a loyal friend and support your friends when they need it the most

• it is important to be honest as if you deceive others, they will never believe you, especially when you need it most

• if you help others and show them kindness, they will help you in return

• often times, people will find their success in gentleness than forcefulness

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best summary of The Bear and the Two Travelers fable?

• a young boy plays a trick on the villagers by crying "Wolf!"; there is no wolf terrorizing the sheep; one day a wolf does come and the boy cries "Wolf!"; the villagers do not heed his warning

• a mouse is spared by a lion claiming it can help the lion in the future, though doubtful, the lion spares the mouse; later on, the mouse ends up assisting the lion

• two men travel on a path and encounter a bear; one of them hides in a tree; the bear sniffs the traveler and leaves, offering some advice

• a young mouse is convinced to join the frog for an adventure; he is tricked by the frog and both the frog and mouse are eaten by a hawk

• two entities have a contest to see which one can make a man take off his coat

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best theme statement the reader learns from The Bear and the Two Travelers fable?

• it is important to be trustworthy and not deceive others, otherwise you will be deceived yourself

• be a loyal friend and support your friends when they need it the most

• it is important to be honest as if you deceive others, they will never believe you, especially when you need it most

• if you help others and show them kindness, they will help you in return

• often times, people will find their success in gentleness than forcefulness

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best summary of The Boy Who Cried Wolf fable?

• a young boy plays a trick on the villagers by crying "Wolf!"; there is no wolf terrorizing the sheep; one day a wolf does come and the boy cries "Wolf!"; the villagers do not heed his warning

• a mouse is spared by a lion claiming it can help the lion in the future, though doubtful, the lion spares the mouse; later on, the mouse ends up assisting the lion

• two men travel on a path and encounter a bear; one of them hides in a tree; the bear sniffs the traveler and leaves, offering some advice

• a young mouse is convinced to join the frog for an adventure; he is tricked by the frog and both the frog and mouse are eaten by a hawk

• two entities have a contest to see which one can make a man take off his coat

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best theme statement the reader learns from The Boy Who Cried Wolf fable?

• it is important to be trustworthy and not deceive others, otherwise you will be deceived yourself

• be a loyal friend and support your friends when they need it the most

• it is important to be honest as if you deceive others, they will never believe you, especially when you need it most

• if you help others and show them kindness, they will help you in return

• often times, people will find their success in gentleness than forcefulness

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the best summary of The Wind and the Sun fable?

• a young boy plays a trick on the villagers by crying "Wolf!"; there is no wolf terrorizing the sheep; one day a wolf does come and the boy cries "Wolf!"; the villagers do not heed his warning

• a mouse is spared by a lion claiming it can help the lion in the future, though doubtful, the lion spares the mouse; later on, the mouse ends up assisting the lion

• two men travel on a path and encounter a bear; one of them hides in a tree; the bear sniffs the traveler and leaves, offering some advice

• a young mouse is convinced to join the frog for an adventure; he is tricked by the frog and both the frog and mouse are eaten by a hawk

• two entities have a contest to see which one can make a man take off his coat

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5