Analyze Themes

Which is the best description of theme?

• The overall message that the author wants to send

• The topic of the story

• What happens in the story

• The most exciting event in the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following could be a theme?

• Wizards battle

• The purple wizard wins

• The silver wizard tries to control the purple wizard with a death ray

• Being able to control people doesn't mean you'll always win

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following gives a clue about theme?

• How are the characters related to each other?

• Which character tells the story?

• What is the balance between dialogue and description?

• How do characters change? What do they learn?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can a theme be identified in a story?

• By looking at the title only

• By examining the actions and growth of characters

• By counting the number of pages

• By focusing on the illustrations

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze how the author uses the interactions between characters in a story to highlight the theme of "the power of friendship." Provide an example from the text to support your analysis.

• By showing characters solving problems together

• By detailing each character's background

• By focusing on the antagonist's actions

• By describing the physical settings of their meetings

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Consider a story where the protagonist learns valuable lessons from different hardships they face. How does the theme of "growth through adversity" develop throughout the narrative?

• Through the resolution of the plot

• By the protagonist's changing relationships

• Through the protagonist's reflections and decisions after each hardship

• By the introduction of new characters

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

After reading a novel where the main character overcomes personal loss to achieve a significant goal, which of the following best describes the theme of the story?

• The importance of perseverance

• The details of the character's loss

• The setting of the novel

• The plot of the story

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In what way can the setting of a story contribute to its theme?

• By determining the length of the story

• By influencing the mood or atmosphere, which supports the theme

• By specifying the number of characters in the story

• By dictating the font style used in the book

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In a story where the main character moves from selfishness to generosity, identify and analyze the key turning point that supports the theme of transformation. Use evidence from the text.

• When the character shares their wealth

• When the character first experiences loss

• When the character reflects on past actions

• When the character meets a pivotal new friend

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the theme in the following passage: "Despite the harsh conditions, the villagers continued to help one another, showing that even in the darkest times, humanity can shine through."

• The power of community

• The inevitability of suffering

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

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DOK Level 1: Recall