Main Idea and Theme
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme in literature?
Back
A theme is the underlying message or lesson that a story conveys, often reflecting on human experiences or moral values.
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CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is what the text is mostly about, summarizing the primary point or argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a text have more than one theme?
Back
True, a text can explore multiple themes simultaneously.
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CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
Back
A topic is the subject of a text, while a theme is the deeper message or insight about that subject.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to identify the main idea?
Back
Identifying the main idea involves determining the central point or argument that the author is trying to convey.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a theme.
Back
An example of a theme is 'the importance of friendship'.
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CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
An example of a main idea is 'Joey felt happy despite his bad day because he looked forward to a good night.'
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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