Theme unit story questins

Question 1

As you read,………

Answer 1

Look for details

Question 2

What are the 3 steps for developing theme

Answer 2

Character change
How conflict is resolved
Repeating symbols

Question 3

While developing a theme ask yourself, ……

Answer 3

What is the authors message.

Question 4

Develop a theme statement that is,

Answer 4

UNIVERSAL

Question 5

Themes will not be clearly stated, but rather

Answer 5

implied throughout the book

Question 6

Create a theme statement for Love

Answer 6

Love can be hard, but the rewards are worth it.

Question 7

Courage

Answer 7

Courage means never backing down, and never giving up!

Question 8

Survival

Answer 8

one must persevere through difficult things in order to survive

Question 9

What is the conflict of the story “The Stolen Party”?

Answer 9

Rosaura wanted to go to a birthday party, but her mother did not want her to because she was afraid she would be mistreated because it was a rich kid’s party.

Question 10

What is the resolution of “The Stolen Party”?

Answer 10

In the end, the Signora Ines made her work and gave her money instead of a goodie bag because she knew she was poor. This made Rosaura feel badly as it made her feel she was treated differently. She just to fit in like the other girls.

Question 11

What is a theme statement for “The Stolen Party”?

Answer 11

Be careful who you choose to be close to, for those you call friends could betray you.

Sometimes in life, people think they are being kind, but they are really being cruel.

Question 12

How does the character in “The Stolen Party” change?

Answer 12

Rosaura realized that she was not really invited as a guest, but rather to work at the party. She learned to be more careful about who she trusts. Unfortunately, she learned that she did not fit in with the rich people, after all.

Question 13

What is the conflict in the “War of the Wall”?

Answer 13

The conflict is that a woman wants to paint a mural on a wall that has been used by the kids in the community. They consider it their wall and don’t want her.

Question 14

What is the resolution of “The War of the Wall”?

Answer 14

In the end, the woman completes the painting and leaves. The painting ended up being a tribute to the community.

Question 15

What is a theme statement for the “War of the Wall”?

Answer 15

Be careful not to make assumptions about other people, as you can be very wrong.

Question 16

How does the character change throughout the story.

Answer 16

In the beginning of the story, the narrator used to see the wall as a nuisance and a bother. By the end, the narrator begins to appreciate the artist’s point of view and artwork. The narrator shows more empathy for the artist.

Question 17

What is the conflict in the story “Thank you Ma’am”?

Answer 17

In the story, Roger attempts to steal a woman’s purse. The woman catches him and has to decide how to best teach him a lesson. Should she punish him or show him kindness?

Question 18

What is the resolution to the story, “Thank you Ma’am”?

Answer 18

In the end, the woman teachers Roger a lesson by showing him kindness. She takes him home, feeds him, takes care of him and even gives him money. This teaches Roger a lesson.

Question 19

What is a theme statement for the story, “Thank you Ma’am”?

Answer 19

People deserve second chances in life because everyone makes mistakes.

Question 20

How does the character in the story “Thank You Ma’am” change?

Answer 20

The character, Roger changes from the beginning to the end of the story. In the end, he seems to appreciate the woman’s kindness and generosity. It seems that he learned his lesson and will hopefully not do something like this again. Her kindness touched him and made him think differently about his actions.

Question 21

What is theme?