Main Idea or Theme

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Sodas are bad for you.

• Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea.

• The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species.

• Always share with others.

What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

• Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.

• The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

"Never give up on something that is important to you" is a...

• Theme

• Main idea

Many people are not good listeners.

• Theme

• Main idea

The sentence above is an example of a _________________.

• plot

• character

• main idea

• theme

The sentence above is an example of a __________________.

• plot

• character

• main idea

• theme

Which is an example of a main idea?

• Don't be afraid to try new things.

• Friendship

• Two boys become friends during summer camp.

• Be happy with what you have.

Theme or Main Idea?

Always treat others how you would want to be treated.

• Theme

• Main Idea

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Sacrifice

• If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

• Anything worth achieving requires a lot of hard work.

The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

• Theme

• Main Idea