Main Idea and Theme

What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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

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

• The main idea refers to the author's opinion, while the theme is the factual content of the text.

• The main idea is a summary of the text, while the theme is a specific detail within the text.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is a theme in literature?

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

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the sequence of events in a narrative.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that summarizes the entire essay.

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• A sentence that introduces a new topic in the paragraph.

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What role do characters play in conveying the theme?

• Characters' actions and experiences often illustrate the theme of the story.

• Characters are merely decorative elements without any impact on the theme.

• Characters' dialogues are the only way to convey the theme.

• Characters do not influence the theme at all.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What supports the main idea in a text?

• Examples illustrate the main idea.

• Details support the main idea.

• Opinions provide context for the main idea.

• Summaries condense the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What type of sentences often contain the main idea?

• Supporting sentences

• Topic sentences

• Complex sentences

• Compound sentences

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text's themes and characters.

• A brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.

• A lengthy description of the text's content.

• An opinion piece about the text's effectiveness.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

What is an example of a theme?

• 'Friendship'

• 'Mathematics'

• 'History'

• 'Cooking'

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do you find the main idea in a story?

• By summarizing each paragraph

• By asking yourself what the story is mostly about.

• By identifying the characters and setting

• By listing all the events in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Can a text have more than one theme?

• Yes, a text can have multiple themes.

• No, a text can only have one theme.

• It depends on the author's intention.

• Only if it is a long text.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9