Central Idea vs. Theme

Central Idea vs. Theme

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Central Idea vs. Theme

Central Idea vs. Theme

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.5.2, RL.5.9, RL.6.2

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Theme or Main Idea?

The choices you make always have consequences.

Theme

Main Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?


When you aren’t sure of a solution, use creativity and your imagination to solve the problem.

Topic

Main Idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Even if someone has something else that you want, you should still be thankful for what you have.

Theme

Main Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?


Even though it had been a terrible day, Joey came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

Topic

Main Idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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