The Theme is...
  • A topic in the story
  • The conflict
  • The central message of the stoy
  • A clique
A theme can also be considered the _______ of a story
  • Moral
  • Plot
  • Conflict
  • Conclusion
If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
  • Friendship lasts forever.
  • Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
  • Money is the root of all evil.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
  • Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
  • Jack risked his life to save Jane.
  • Don't judge people by outward appearances.
  • Happiness
An author usually does not state the theme in the story. You must use clues and infer his idea.
  • True
  • False
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
  • can be expressed in one word
  • always shows the setting
  • is always stated directly in the text
  • cannot be just one word
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
  • evaluating how a character has changed
  • sharing a character's experience
  • determining how the conflict has resolved
  • ALL of the above
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
  • Treat others the way you want to be treated.
  • The little boy lied to his mother.
  • With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
  • You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!
  • Slow and steady wins the race
  • Actions speak louder than words
  • Kind deeds can reward you in many ways
  • The new girl had a nice mom
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
  • thesis
  • summary
  • theme
  • plot
Where can a reader find the theme?
  • It stated directly in the text.
  • A character tells you.
  • The reader must understand what the character has learned.
  • Books or movies do not have themes.
Read the following sentence: A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War. This sentence is an example of a
  • plot
  • character
  • main idea
  • theme
Read the following sentence: Friendship helps people get through hard times. The sentence is an example of a
  • plot
  • character
  • main idea
  • theme
Read the following sentence: A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness. The sentence is an example of a
  • plot
  • character
  • main idea
  • theme
What does theme add to a story?
  • A sense of location.
  • An important message.
  • Motivation for the characters.
  • Dialogue for the characters.
Which is an example of theme?
  • Inequality
  • Hope
  • Justice
  • Your past does not define you.
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
  • Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
  • It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
  • Only complicated, adult stories have themes
  • It is rarely stated explicitly
Themes are universal because ...
  • all humans share common experiences
  • authors add them to make the writing meaningful
  • the entire universe enjoys them
  • the stories go on forever
A theme should be supported by ...
  • your own words
  • evidence from the text
  • rationale/reasoning
  • ALL of the above
Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
  • Authors NEVER use the same theme twice
  • Themes only repeat in short stories
  • All poems have the same theme
  • The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors
A story can have more than one theme.
  • true
  • false
What is theme?
  • message about life that the author expresses
  • the time, location, and mood of a story
  • sequence of events
  • the main events
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
  • the illustrations
  • the subject or topic
  • the title
  • the length of the story 
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
  • Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
  • Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
  • Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
  • Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
  • How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
  • Life is short; make the most of it.
A novel can have more than one theme.
  • TRUE
  • FALSE
What is the theme of this story?  
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  • Eat your vegetables.
  • Don't brag. Be modest. 
  • Don't talk to strangers. 
  • What does the fox say?
What is the theme of this story? 
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  • Necessity is the mother of invention.
  • Don't steal.
  • Respect your elders.
  • Slow and steady wins the race.
What is the theme of this story? 
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  • Slow and steady wins the race.
  • Don't be lazy. 
  • We are stronger together than we are apart.
  • If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
What is the theme of this story? 
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  • Respect your elders.
  • Look before you leap.
  • Don't brag too much.
  • Be polite.
What is the theme of this story?
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  • Don't steal.
  • Look both ways before crossing the street. 
  • Necessity is the mother of invention. 
  • One good turn deserves another.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.What is the theme?
  • be persistent
  • be honest
  • always share with others
  • respect your family
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.What is the theme?
  • share with your neighbor
  • work before you play
  • be respectful
  • don't be greedy
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
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  • What the story is about
  • The topic of the text
  • A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
  • Where and when the story happens
What is the theme of this story? 
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  • Necessity is the mother of invention.
  • Don't steal.
  • Respect your elders.
  • Slowly but surely wins the race.
What is the theme of this story? 
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  • Don't be greedy.
  • Work together.
  • Respect your elders. 
  • Don't steal.
What is the theme of this story? 
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  • Don't steal. 
  • Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 
  • Being beautiful is the most important thing.
  • Swans are prettier than ducks.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 
  • TRUE
  • FALSE
Nature's first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to leaf,So Eden sank to grief,So dawn goes down to dayNothing gold can stay. What is the central theme of this poem?
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  • Nature and man
  • Innocence cannot last
  • Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
  • Nature and beauty
Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car. 
  • Don't Steal
  • Look both ways before crossing the street
  • Necessity is the mother of invention 
  • One good turn deserves another
Once a frog jumped off an embankment into what he assumed was a pond. Unfortunately it was not a pond; it was just a ditch. There was a raccoon in the ditch that ate him. 
  • Respect your elders
  • Don't steal
  • Look before you leap 
  • Don't be boastful
What is the theme of this story?  
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  • Eat your vegetables.
  • Don't brag. Be modest. 
  • Don't talk to strangers. 
  • What does the fox say?
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey. What is the theme of this story?
  • Some prizes aren't worth it.
  • Overeating leads to illness.
  • Insects value food over safety.
  • Always send a tester.
Once there was a young boy and an old man. The young boy laughed at the tired, slow old man. Then the young boy needed to interview a veteran for a school project. The old man was very helpful and the boy got an A+ on his paper. The boy felt bad about laughing earlier. 
  • Necessity is the mother of invention 
  • Don't steal
  • Respect your elders
  • Slow and steady wins the race
A long time ago there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. He wished everything he touched turned into gold. A fairy made his wish come true. Then anything he tried to eat turned into gold, so he starved to death. 
  • Do not be greedy
  • United we stand, divided we fall
  • Don't steal 
  • Respect your elders
There were once some hardworking ants and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants gathered food all spring while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the ants had enough food, but the grasshopper had nothing to eat. Since the ants had no extra food to give, the grasshopper starved. 
  • Don't be lazy
  • Slow and steady wins the race
  • Don't steal
  • Look before you leap
A lion was about to eat a mouse, when the mouse pleaded, "Let me go, and someday I may help you." Laughing, the lion let the mouse go. Later, hunters caught the lion in a trap. The mouse, seeing what happened, came to chew the ropes that bound the lion. The lion escaped. 
  • Respect your elders
  • Don't be lazy
  • Help others because what goes around comes around
  • We all are capable of improvement
A hare once bragged to all the animals that he could beat anyone in a race. A tortoise said, "I challenge you." So they raced. The hare ran fast and the tortoise plodded along. The hare was so confident that he took a nap. The tortoise kept up his steady pace and won the race. 
  • Slow and steady wins the race
  • Don't be lazy
  • We are all capable of improvement. 
  • United we stand, divided we fall
Matt was always mean to the other younger kids on the school bus. He would make fun of them and put sticky stuff in their seat. He was the oldest and “coolest” kid on the bus. After this year, Matt would be going to high school. He would not have to ride with these little “rug rats” anymore. The summer had passed and Matt was headed to high school. He was a little nervous getting on the bus. When he walked on, he could feel the older kids laughing at him. When he got into his seat there was chocolate sauce smeared all over his seat. What is the theme?
  • Loyalty
  • Treat others how you would like to be treated.
  • Money can't buy happiness (or friends)
  • Be yourself
George and Brent were brothers, but you would never know it. They did not really get along. George loved sports, and Brent loved to read. They were complete opposites., but the one thing they had in common was they were both failing a subject. George was failing reading and Brent was failing Math. Their mom would not be happy. They decided to help each other in their failing subjects. By the time the report card came home, they were both passing reading and math. What is the theme?
  • Loyalty
  • Treat others how you would like to be treated.
  • Two heads are better than one.
  • Be yourself
Mark had so many toys, but he would not share with his sister. He hid all his toys in his closet so she could not play with them. When his mother came looking for Mark and his sister, she could only find his sister. She handed her a plate of cookies to enjoy. Mark was sure his sister would not share the cookies since he was not sharing his toys. But his sister knew the right thing to do was to share. Mark was so happy that his sister gave him a cookie, that he shared his toys with her. What is the theme?
  • Friendship
  • Helping others
  • Do the right thing and people will follow.
  • Practice and persistence pay off.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
  • Skim through the story
  • Just read the beginning of the story
  • Think about what the character has learned
  • Read the ending of the story
Lucy is a superhero. There is an evil villain approaching Lucy's small-town of Gray. Lucy hears of this news, and she instantly begins training so she can defeat him.What theme can we take away from this summary of a story?
  • Friendship is important.
  • Treat others how you would like to be treated.
  • You must work hard to reach your goals.
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
  • sharing with others is caring
  • money is the root of all evil
  • hard work pays off
  • love
Math DramaIn math class, Mr. Carico handed the students their graded tests. Nicole showed her friend Maura the score she had gotten. It was bad. Maura, on the other hand, had gotten an A.On the bus ride home, Nicole and Maura were talking about the math homework for that night. "I just don't get this stuff," Nicole said. "I guess I'll bomb the next test, too.""Look, let's do the math homework together. I can help you," said Maura.Nicole shook her head. "No, I'll figure it out."Maura shrugged. "Okay," she said.That evening, Maura called Nicole. "I'm bored. What are you up to?" Maura asked.Nicole had been struggling with the math homework but didn't want to say so. Clearly, Maura had already finished. "Just getting ready for bed. I'm beat," Nicole lied."It's not even nine!"Nicole bristled. "Well I'm tired, okay? It's not my fault you're bored."Maura was silent for a moment. Then she quietly said she had to go. Nicole hung up, too, and grabbed her pencil again. But the longer she stared at her worksheet, the more the problems looked like a jumble of meaningless symbols. She took a deep breath and reached for her phone."Yeah?" Maura answered.Nicole told her the truth. "I'm sorry I was a jerk earlier. I was in a bad mood because I was stuck on the homework. I guess I was feeling resentful that you finished already."Maura said she understood."Do you think . . . would you still be willing to help me?" Nicole asked meekly."Of course," Maura said. "Like I said, I'm bored. I need something to do."On the next math test, Nicole got an A.The theme of this passage is- Don't let pride keep you from asking for help.What line best supports this theme?
  • "Do you think . . . would you still be willing to help me?"
  • Nicole had been struggling with the math homework but didn't want to say so.
  • But the longer she stared at her worksheet, the more the problems looked like a jumble of meaningless symbols.
  • Math is the hardest subject of all.
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