Theme & Main Idea

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Main idea about beach activities.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

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A theme is a statement, not just a word.

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True

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Example of THEME:

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Always share with others.

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Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital and saw the nurses' kindness. She wants to help sick people as a nurse.

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Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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Difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA:

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Theme: universal lesson; Main Idea: what the story is about.

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Theme of Michael Jordan's story: In high school, he was cut from the varsity basketball team for being too short. Instead of giving up, he trained hard, grew taller, and eventually excelled, averaging 25 points per game and becoming a basketball legend.

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Persistence pays off.

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Soccer players acquire various skills, including dribbling, passing, and teamwork.

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it when awake and always feeds it.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Most of the world's volcanoes are in the "Ring of Fire," a circle around the Pacific Ocean, consisting of thousands of volcanoes that formed the sea floor and underwater mountains.

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Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

Front

Main idea about beach activities.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.