Exit Ticket: Identifying theme in fiction

Exit Ticket · Grade 5 · English Language Arts

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Short Answer Questions

• Q1. In your own words, explain what theme means in a fictional story. How is theme different from the plot or topic of a story?

• Q2. Think of a story you read or discussed in class today. What is one theme from that story, and what evidence from the text supports it?

Reflection

• What strategy did you find most helpful today for identifying theme, and what is still confusing or challenging for you?

Multiple Choice

• Q1. Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

  • A summary of the major events that happen in the story
  • A life lesson or message the author wants readers to take away
  • The main character's name and personality traits
  • The setting where the story takes place

  Answer: A life lesson or message the author wants readers to take away

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