Post Assessment quiz

What is the definition of ‘theme’ in literature?

• The time and place of the story

• The main characters personality

• The lesson or message the author wants to share

• The order of events in the plot

Why is understanding the author’s purpose important when reading?

• It helps you memorize the story

• It tells you the main characters name

• It helps you understand the author’s message and tone

• It helps you count how many pages the story has

Why does the quote you chose best support the theme?

Which of these repeated elements in the story suggest a deeper message?

• The time of day

• The characters name

• The way the characters never gave up

• The weather changing

What is the most likely theme of this passage?

• Working hard brings success

• Friends are not trustworthy

• Always do what others expect

• It’s okay to be dishonest sometimes.

How does the characters conflict reflect a bigger idea about life?

The theme ‘Be true to yourself ‘ best aligns with the symbol of a (a)  

Which quote from the story best supports the theme?

• He didn’t answer when she called

• No matter what happened they always had each other’s back

• The hallway was dark and silent

• She looked up at her phone, unsure what to say

Which peer feedback comment would be most helpful during revision?

• Your slide was good

• I liked your colors

• I like how your image matched your theme. Maybe add a second quote.

• Nice job

If the setting of the story changed (like from a school to a Desert Island) How might the theme change?