Determining Theme in 7th Grade ELA

What is the main focus of this tutorial?

• Summarizing a text

• Determining the theme of a text

• Analyzing character development

• Understanding plot structure

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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 should you pay attention to in order to find the theme of a story?

• The length of the story

• The setting of the story

• The main character's actions and changes

• The author's background

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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 can help you understand the major events of a story and figure out the theme?

• Ignoring the main character

• Completing a plot diagram

• Focusing only on the ending

• Reading the story backwards

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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 is a key strategy for identifying the theme of a story?

• Paying attention to the main character's changes

• Reading the story multiple times

• Ignoring the main character

• Focusing on the setting

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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 is NOT a common theme in literature?

• Courage

• Friendship

• Acceptance

• Wealth

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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

Why is it important to connect the theme of a story with your own life?

• It makes the story more interesting

• It helps you understand the plot better

• It allows you to connect with the text on a deeper level

• It makes the story easier to summarize

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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 does the theme 'honesty' in a story typically emphasize?

• The importance of being truthful

• The value of hard work

• The significance of friendship

• The need for courage

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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 is the theme of the newspaper clipping about the struggling team?

• Winning is everything

• Practice makes perfect

• Hard work and support lead to success

• Teamwork is not important

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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

In the story excerpt, what is Mick's initial reaction to Aaron bullying Jake?

• He ignores the situation

• He is glad Aaron is not picking on him

• He feels sorry for Jake

• He decides to help Jake

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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 does Mick learn from observing Jake and Aaron's interaction?

• Jake is stronger than he thought

• It's better to avoid conflict

• Standing up to bullies always works

• Bullies never change

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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