Theme vs. Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.

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Can a text have more than one theme?

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True, a text can have multiple themes.

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What is an example of a theme from a story?

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Teamwork can accomplish (or help with reaching) a goal.

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What should you do before starting a project?

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Develop a plan before starting a project.

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What is the importance of reading directions?

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Always read the directions first to understand how to complete a task.

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What is a key step in taking care of glasses?

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Keep your glasses in a case when you're not wearing them to prevent scratches.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the deeper message or lesson.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point of the text.

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What does it mean if a story has a moral?

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It means the story conveys a lesson or principle about right and wrong.