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RL 4.2 Identifying Theme

Quiz by Nia Miah Timmons

Grade 4
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    A theme can be any lesson that is learned.
    True
    False
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q2
    What are the steps in the SLIME message
    Subject Lesson Idea Moral Evidence
    Subject Lesson Inference Message Evidence
    Subject Lesson Idea Message Evidence
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q3
    Which gives the best description of theme
    The theme is what the author is telling you about the character
    The theme is a summary of the events that happened in the passage
    The theme is implied and not stated, you have to use evidence from the passage to identify the theme. It's the underlying message.
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme
    Playing for a professional team takes a lot of hard work.
    Never judge things before you try them.
    Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
    Perseverance and dedication pays off in the end.
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q5
    The theme of a story is similar to the central message of a story.
    True
    False
    300s
    RL.4.2
  • Q6
    A theme is most strongly related to...
    the setting of the story.
    the events that take place in a story.
    what the story is about.
    a big life lesson learned by the main character.
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q7
    During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision. Identify the theme.
    Believe in yourself
    Face your fears
    Teamwork is best
    It pays to be honest.
    300s
    RL.4.2
  • Q8
    The theme of a story gives a summary of a story.
    False
    True
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q9
    Which of these choices is a good theme word for "Salt in His Shoes"?
    Friendships
    Perseverance
    Loyalty
    Trust
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q10
    What does a "life lesson" mean?
    Something you learn that applies to many situations.
    300s
    RL.4.2
  • Q11
    What is the 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.
    120s
    RL.4.2
  • Q12
    Two different stories can share similar themes
    True
    False
    120s
    RL.4.2

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