Theme vs. Central Idea

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

Back

Theme is the underlying message or lesson of a text, while central idea is the main point or focus of the text.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is a theme?

Back

A theme is a universal idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a central idea?

Back

The central idea is the main point or argument that the author is trying to communicate in a text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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You can identify the theme by looking at the characters' experiences, the plot, and the author's message.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What question is NOT helpful in determining the theme of a text?

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What is the text 'mainly' about?

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Which statement BEST represents a theme?

Back

Money does not provide the same happiness as human relationships.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How do authors develop theme in a text?

Back

Authors develop theme through character reactions, plot, and point of view.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an example of a theme in 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

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The winner is the one that perseveres and does not give up when things are difficult.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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True or False: Central idea is specific to a story/text and explains what the text is about.

Back

True.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a common way to express a theme?

Back

A theme is often expressed as a statement about life or human nature.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2