Fill In the Blanks:
____________________________________ is more than just an entertaining story.
Literature shares _________________________, struggles, feelings, and motivations that are ____________________ to all people.
A lesson, message, or moral about life, that is expressed in a story is a _____________________.
A story’s theme is ________________________. Meaning it can be applied to all people not just the ________________________ in the story.
Authors _________ _____________ state a theme directly.
Readers must make __________________________ to figure out a story’s theme.
The theme of the story is often written as a short _______________________ that expresses the life lesson or ____________________ of the story.
A story’s ___________________ ________________ is what the story is mainly about.
Unlike _____________________ , a story’s central idea ___________________ apply to all people. It is ________________________ to the story.
Determining a story’s _______________________ and ___________________ ___________________ help you better understand the _______________ and meaning of the story.
Literature is more than just an entertaining story.
Literature shares experiences, struggles, feelings, and motivations that are universal to all people.
A lesson, message, or moral about life, that is expressed in a story is a theme.
A story’s theme is universal. Meaning it can be applied to all people not just the characters in the story.
Authors do not always state a theme directly.
Readers must make inferences to figure out a story’s theme.
The theme of the story is often written as a short statement that expresses the life lesson or moral of the story.
A story’s central idea is what the story is mainly about.
Unlike theme, a story’s central idea may not apply to all people. It is specific to the story.
Determining a story’s theme and central idea will help you better understand the purpose and meaning of the story.
True or False
True or False - A story’s central idea is a lesson or message about life.
True or False - A theme is inferred by readers and developed over the course of the text.
True or False - Specific details about the main characters and setting are often included in the central idea.
True - A story's central idea is a lesson or message about life.
True - A theme is inferred by readers and developed over the course of the text.
False - Specific details about the main characters and setting are not always included in the central idea. The central idea focuses more on the overall message or lesson of the story.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the theme of a story?
a message about life that is explored and expressed
a statement that gives the most important facts of the story
the idea that connects the story's parts
the key details regarding characters and plot
2. Which of the following statements is an example of a theme?
The main character of the story is a ten-year old boy named Troy.
It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.
When faced with a challenge, two brothers realize the importance of cooperation.
The story takes place in the future and warns about the dangers of technology.
3. Which of the following is the central idea of a story?
the key details in a story
the qualities of the main characters
the message that the author expresses through key details in the text
the idea that connects the story’s parts
1. a message about life that is explored and expressed
2. It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.
3. the idea that connects the story’s parts
Word
Dictionary Definition
Definition in your own words
objective
summary
Dictionary Definition:
objective - not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial
In your own words:
objective - free from bias or personal emotions; based on facts and reasoning
Dictionary Definition:
summary - a brief statement or account of the main points of something
In your own words:
summary - a concise overview or explanation of the main ideas or events in a text or story.
Fill In the Blanks:
A _____________________ of a literary text is a shortened version of a work that highlights its ____________________________________.
A summary should NOT include _________________________ details.
An objective summary is not influenced by _____________________ feelings.
A summary of a literary text is a shortened version of a work that highlights its main points or key elements.
A summary should NOT include irrelevant details.
An objective summary is not influenced by personal feelings.