Understanding Theme and Summary

What is a theme in a text?

• The main character's name

• The central idea or message

• The setting of the story

• The author's biography

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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 best describes an objective summary?

• A summary that includes personal opinions

• A summary that focuses on the main ideas and events

• A summary that uses emotional language

• A summary that includes the author's intentions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do characters contribute to the development of a theme?

• By changing the setting

• Through their actions, choices, and dialogue

• By narrating the story

• By describing the author's life

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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

What role does the setting play in reinforcing a theme?

• It provides a backdrop for the author's biography

• It influences events and can reinforce a theme

• It determines the length of the story

• It is irrelevant to the theme

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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

What is the first step in writing an objective summary?

• Include personal opinions

• Identify key elements like characters and conflict

• Use emotional language

• Describe the author's intentions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a biased summary?

• The novel follows Katniss Everdeen as she volunteers for the Hunger Games.

• This book beautifully shows how strong Katniss is.

• The government forces winners into further control.

• The story is set in a dystopian future.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should be avoided in an objective summary?

• Main ideas and events

• Personal opinions and interpretations

• Key elements like characters and conflict

• Neutral language

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is the central conflict typically resolved in a story?

• By introducing new characters

• Through key events that develop the theme

• By changing the setting

• By ignoring the conflict

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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

Which of the following statements is objective?

• The ending is unfair because the government is cruel.

• The government forces winners into further control, shaping the conflict for the next book.

• The story is boring and predictable.

• The author did a great job with character development.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the purpose of a theme in a story?

• To provide a list of characters

• To serve as the central idea or message

• To describe the author's life

• To determine the length of the book

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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