Main Idea and Theme Review

The main idea is the same thing as the theme.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The main idea is specific to a story. The theme is universal to all pieces of media.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What should you see in a main idea?

• Who the story is about

• What the story is about

• Who the story is about and what the story is about.

• A lesson or moral that you can learn form the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the main idea of Cinderella?

• Always be kind.

• Always follow your dreams.

• Be yourself.

• A step-daughter is turned into a princess by her Fairy God-Mother and meets her prince.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What is the main idea of Shrek?

• Shrek saves Princess Fiona from a dragon and falls in love.

• Always be yourself because if Shrek can get a girl so can you.

• Duloc is a great place to live.

• Shrek and Donkey show the world that unlike friendships are the best ones.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

The __________________ is the deeper meaning, message, or purpose of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should you be able to do with a theme?

• Make a good great on a test about theme and main idea.

• Apply it to your own life.

• Learn something from it.

• Know who the story is about and what happens in it.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the theme of Cinderella?

• The importance of kindness

• To always persevere

• Never lose hope. Something good will happen to you eventually.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The theme of Shrek could be to...

• Always be yourself.

• Love yourself because the right person will come your way.

• Follow your heart.

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What is the theme of the following passage? "Edward was used to being left out at school. After all, he had been a social outcast since grade 1. This year, he was happy to have finally made one friend. That is why it was so hurtful when he overheard John making fun of him behind his back. The sadness overwhelmed him, and he felt like he was back where he started. Edward wondered if he would ever be happy.

• The importance of friendship

• That if you're a loser you'll always be a loser

• Give up on your dreams.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main idea of this passage? "The beach is the best place to be in the summer. You can spend your days on the powdered sand enjoying the warm breeze. The coastline seems to go on forever, and you can walk along the edge with your toes in the water. Children play in the surf and jump over the shallow waves. The beach is a fun place for all ages."

• The beach is the best place to be in the Summer.

• You can have fun in the Summer.

• Always go to the beach in the summer for fun.

• Remember that Summer can be fun.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2