Theme and Message Practice
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Theme and Message Practice
Fiction
Passage A: At the county fair, Hannah noticed a small crowd waiting near the pie contest. She had baked a pie with her grandfather, but she worried it would not look as polished as the others. After a moment, she carried it to the judges’ table. She did not win a ribbon, but several people asked for the recipe. Hannah left smiling, glad she had entered.
- Entering a contest is only worthwhile if you win.
- Trying something new can be rewarding even if you do not win.
- A perfect-looking pie is the most important part of a fair.
- People should only enter contests with family members.
Passage B: Malik was helping at the county fair’s game booth. At first, he focused on getting through his shift quickly. Then he saw a younger child miss the target again and again. Malik showed the child how to aim, and soon the child won a small prize. The child’s excitement made Malik forget all about watching the clock. He offered to help the next player, too.
- Helping someone else can make a task more meaningful.
- Fair games should be easy for everyone to win.
- Volunteers should finish their shifts as quickly as possible.
- Small prizes are better than large prizes.
Nonfiction
Passage C: County fairs often use reusable signs, cups, and food containers to reduce the amount of rubbish they create. Visitors can help by sorting recyclables into the correct bins and carrying a refillable water bottle. When many people make these small choices, less waste is sent to landfills. Planning ahead and working together can make a community event easier on the environment.
- Only event planners can reduce waste.
- Reusable items are difficult to bring to a fair.
- Small efforts by many people can help protect the environment.
- Landfills are the best place for fair rubbish.
Passage D: Before a county fair opens, workers inspect rides and test safety equipment. They check that gates lock, look for loose parts, and practice what to do if a ride must stop. These checks take time, but they can help prevent accidents. Careful preparation helps workers and visitors enjoy the fair with greater confidence.
- Preparing carefully can help keep people safe.
- Fair rides should be opened as quickly as possible.
- Safety checks are useful only after an accident.
- Visitors are responsible for testing rides.
Use Text Evidence
Choose one of the four passages. Write its theme or message and give two details from the passage that support your choice.
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