Theme
What is a theme?
The lesson or message of a story.
True or False: An inference is directly stated in the text.
False
What is text evidence?
Fact, details, or examples from the text
Is the following sentence active or passive voice?
The dog chased the ball.
Active Voice
Question: Which helps reveal theme?
A. Font size
B. Character actions
C. Page numbers
D. Illustrations only
B. Character actions
If a character sighs and says, "I could've been somebody," what can you infer?
The character has regrets about the past
Which provides stronger evidence?
A. "She cooked oatmeal."
B. "Study hard. I could've been somebody."
B. Study hard. I could've been somebody
My sister loves mystery novels, but I don't
My sister loves...novels, but I don't
What is the theme of this statement?
"Angie learned to trust others and ask for help."
Good leaders trust others / Teamwork leads to success.
What two things do readers combine to make an inference?
Text evidence and background knowledge.
Why should evidence come from the text and not just your opinion?
Evidence provides support
If the prefix re- means "back" and the root cede means "go," what does recede mean?
To go back or withdraw
True or False: Themes are usually stated directly.
False
Why do readers use evidence when making inferences?
To support the claim
The abandoned house seemed frightening.
Which quote is the STRONGEST evidence?
A. "The house sat at the end of the street."
B. "The paint on the house was blue."
C. "Broken windows stared like empty eyes, and the front door creaked in the wind."
D. "Many people drove past the house each day."
C. "Broken windows stared like empty eyes, and the front door creaked in the wind."
Which word part helps determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?
roots and affixs
Name three story elements that help reveal theme
Characters, setting, and plot.
Read the clues:
What can you infer about Ava?
Ava was anxiously waiting for someone to arrive.
A student claims, "Jordan is a determined person."
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim?
A. Jordan likes basketball.
B. Jordan practiced every day for six months after failing to make the team.
C. Jordan has two brothers.
D. Jordan goes to school.
B. Jordan practiced every day for six months after failing to make the team.
Change this sentence to passive voice:
"The committee selected three students."
Three students were selected by the committee.