True or False
Citing
Theme
Definitions
Story Themes
100

True or False:

You only need the authors last name in a citation.

TRUE

100

In order to cite, you MUST always include:

Author and page #

100

Theme is not

(2 answers needed)

a cliche

one or two words (topic)

not specific to characters

not a quote

not tangible

100

What is a theme?

A lesson or message of a story.

100

Be careful what you wish for.

Monkey's Paw

200

True or False:

A theme can be one word long

FALSE

200

What does each letter of ACE stand for?

A= answer the question

C= cite text evidence

E= explain how the t.e. supports your answer

200

Select one:

Themes focus on:

a. Intangible ideas

b. Tangible ideas

A

200

What is a summary?

A retelling of the main points of a story

200

Greed can lead to consequences or even your own demise.

The Crow's Gift of Fire. 

OR

Heungbu and Nolbu

300

True or False:

You can copy word for word when citing. 

TRUE

300

For "A" of ACE, you must include your answer in your own words and ALSO...

Key words from the question

300

Write a theme using the word "love."

Answer vary

300

What is a citation?

A quotation from a text which includes giving credit to the author/page number

300

Be kind to all, even your enemies, and you will be rewarded with good fortune. 

Yeh Shen 

400

True or False:

"Don't go into the woods" is a theme

FALSE (not a life lesson)

400

Explain box explains the connection between what to what?

The quote to the answer

400

Write a theme using the word "hope"

answers vary

400

What is an inference?

making an educated guess using background knowledge and clues from the text

400

Holding grudges can lead to bad decisions. 

Interlopers

500

True or False

Treat people the way you want to be treated.

FALSE (cliche)

500

Rewrite this quotation with correct punctuation:

According to the text Rats can grow up to 2 feet long. Smith 1

According to the text on page 1 Smith says, "Rats can grow up to 2 feet long."

500

Write a theme

answers vary

500

What is tangible?

an object or thing that can be seen, touched, felt, smelt, or heard

500

Listen to advice from elders and the wise to avoid making terrible mistakes.

Into the Burning Sun