Theme and Central Idea Practice

Which of the following is NOT a FULL THEME STATEMENT (lesson/message)?

• Acceptance

• People have to work hard to get what you want in life.

• Greediness can cause problems with relationships.

• Some tasks are better completed using teamwork.

When determining the THEME of a story, the reader should FIRST consider...

• The title/author (Ex. "The Tortoise and the Hare")

• The length of the story (Ex. Two pages)

• The setting (Ex. House)

• The topic (Ex. Courage)

Students ARE allowed to use OVERUSED CLICHE theme statements instead of coming up with their own. (Ex. Treat others the way you want to be treated)

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a SYNONYM for THEME?

• Moral

• Fable

• Message

• Lesson

Which of the following is an example of a FULL THEME STATEMENT (lesson/message)?

• Cinderella is thoughtful and kind.

• People should not judge others around them by their outward appearances.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Trust

Which of the following is an example of a FULL THEME STATEMENT (lesson/message)?

• One person can make a difference in the world around them.

• Differences

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change

• Sir John became famous for slaying a dragon.

What is the THEME of the story? King Midas wanted everything he touched to turn to gold. So, his wish was granted. Everything was great, until Midas touched his daughter, and she turned to gold.

• Daughters only get in the way of happiness.

• People should risk everything in their lives for what they want.

• Always be careful what you wish for.

• Gold is the best prize.

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Bats are misunderstood animals

• Bats are interesting animals.

• Bats can be very dangerous animals

• Bats live in caves

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Jackie Robinson is an important figure in American History

• Jackie Robinson played many different sports

• Jackie Robinson is in the Baseball Hall of Fame

• Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

"Are you already done?" his father asked. "It seems like you just got in the water." Jacob was finished with his bath in two minutes. He got his body and hair wet, rubbed  shampoo on his hair, washed his body with soap, and rinsed off. He liked fast baths so to have more time to play. In fact, Jacob never took a long bath. To him, the faster the bath, the better.
What is the central idea of the passage?

• Jacob is very clean

• Jacob never too showers

• Jacob likes to take fast baths