Theme Statements
Grade 10•45 minutes• Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the
text.
Learning Objective
I can determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem by analyzing details in the text and summarizing the text.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "theme" as it relates to a story, poem, or drama, and explain how it differs from the plot or summary.
2. The video mentions that themes are universal. What does "universal" mean in this context, and why is it important for a theme to be universal?
3. Explain the difference between a theme and a moral. Provide an example of a theme and a moral that could be derived from the same story.
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Educational Video
Understanding theme | Reading | Khan Academy
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