Introduction to Theme

1. What is the definition of a theme in a story?

• a. A character's name
  

• b. The author's favorite part
  

• c. The moral message or lesson the author wants you to learn
  

• d. The setting of the story

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2. How can you find the theme of a story?

• a. By only reading the last chapter
  

• b. By asking yourself specific questions about the characters and their actions
  

• c. By guessing what the author meant
  

• d. By summarizing the story

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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3. What question can help determine the theme?

• a. What is the title of the story?
  

• b. What did the character learn?
  

• c. How many pages is the story?
  

• d. What is the author's name?

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

4. In the story, what did Arthur do to get attention?

• a. He built a sandcastle
  

• b. He pretended to be drowning
  

• c. He swam to the other side of the beach
  

• d. He played with his family

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5. What was the family's reaction when they found out Arthur was tricking them?

• a. They laughed

• b. They were upset and disappointed

• c. They ignored him

• d. They cheered him on

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7. What does the author suggest about the consequences of lying?

• a. It can lead to more friends

• b. It can result in loss of trust
  

• c. It makes life easier
  

• d. It is always a good idea

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CCSS.RI.6.6

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6. What lesson did Arthur learn by the end of the story?

• a. Lying is funny
  

• b. It's okay to joke about drowning
  

• c. Lying can cause people not to trust you
  

• d. Swimming is dangerous

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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8. What should a theme of a story be?

• a. A single word
  

• b. A complete sentence
  

• c. A character description
  

• d. A question

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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9. What phrase describes the theme of the story in the video?

• a. Always swim with friends
  

• b. When you lie, you lose the trust of people
  

• c. Family is important
  

• d. Beaches are fun

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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10. What can help you remember the theme of a story?

• a. Writing it down
  

• b. Ignoring it
  

• c. Forgetting about it
  

• d. Only thinking about the characters

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