Difference of Theme and Main Idea
Authored by Margaret Anderson
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5th - 7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
This is a central message, lesson, or moral of the story.
Main Idea
Theme
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
This tells what the story is mostly about. It's like a one-sentence summary.
Main Idea
Theme
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Choose the theme from the choices below.
The tortoise and the hare had a race.
The tortoise was a show-off.
Slow and steady wins the race.
The hare was determined.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Choose the main idea from the choices below.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Working together makes you stronger.
The team won the game when they worked together.
Hard work pays off.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Choose the theme from the choices below.
Connor was a jerk and used to getting his own way.
She smiled nicely but then turned around and spread rumors about the other girl.
Actions speak louder than words.
He made excuses for everything!
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is this an example of theme or main idea?
George tries to take care of Lennie but eventually realizes that he can’t.
Theme
Main Idea
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is this an example of theme or main idea?
You can overcome obstacles in your life if you try hard enough.
Theme
Main Idea
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
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