Find the Theme
Grade 4 - Reading - On Level
In "Prairie Dog Warning," A prairie dog standing near its burrow gave a sharp bark. Other prairie dogs froze, then hurried underground. Scientists watching the colony wrote that different calls can warn about different kinds of danger. Which theme best fits the passage?
- Animals live in many kinds of homes.
- A burrow is a kind of animal home.
- Communication can help a group stay safe.
- Prairie dogs are the cleverest animals in the grassland.
Which line best supports the theme of "River Cleanup Plan"?
- A bucket can hold sharp cans.
- Rivers are important in many communities.
- Luis opened a store beside the riverbank.
- Luis organized volunteers and noted where bins might help next month.
How does the prairie dog's action in "Prairie Dog Warning" point to the theme?
- The action gives a dictionary meaning for a word.
- The action lists the setting but no message.
- The action shows the message through what the character chooses.
- The action removes the conflict from the passage.
Which theme statement does not fit the events of "Prairie Dog Warning"?
- Observing closely can reveal patterns.
- Planning can make work more successful.
- Groups are safest when no one reacts to warnings.
- People can learn from evidence.
A reader claims the theme of "The Maple Tree Journal" is "A window can hold a taped twig." What is the problem with that claim?
- It compares two versions of the story.
- It explains the whole message clearly.
- It is the only answer supported by the character's actions.
- It is a detail or topic, not a message.
In "The Maple Tree Journal," Every Friday, Tessa measured the maple twig taped beside her window. In March, the buds were tight and brown. By late April, each bud had opened into a small green leaf, and Tessa drew the change beside last month's sketch. Which theme best fits the passage?
- Small observations can reveal important changes.
- A window can hold a taped twig.
- Only large changes are worth noticing.
- Maple leaves are prettier than every other leaf.
Which line best supports the theme of "Prairie Dog Warning"?
- Prairie dogs are the cleverest animals in the grassland.
- A burrow is a kind of animal home.
- Animals live in many kinds of homes.
- The bark made the other prairie dogs freeze and hurry underground.
How does Luis's action in "River Cleanup Plan" point to the theme?
- The action gives a dictionary meaning for a word.
- The action lists the setting but no message.
- The action proves that every opinion is correct.
- The action shows the message through what the character chooses.
Which theme statement does not fit the events of "Solar Oven Test"?
- A first try is always the best solution.
- Observing closely can reveal patterns.
- Careful testing helps people improve an idea.
- Planning can make work more successful.
A reader claims the theme of "Solar Oven Test" is "A pizza box can hold a cracker." What is the problem with that claim?
- It is a detail or topic, not a message.
- It is the only answer supported by the character's actions.
- It compares two versions of the story.
- It explains the whole message clearly.