Theme vs Main Idea

Front

Story's main focus

Back

Main Idea

Front

Message, lesson, or moral of a story.

Back

Theme

Front

Snow day; mom bribed kids to shovel driveway.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Jordan's aspiration to be employee of the month requires hard work.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Chelsea enjoyed basketball and dressing up for parties.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Clothes and music don't define you; it's your inner self that matters.

Back

Theme

Front

Santana fell off the monkey bars and got a concussion; her mother was terrified to go to the ER.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Boys caught stealing chips on camera.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Tiffany came home in a pleasant mood despite a terrible day.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Loyal friends are always there for you.

Back

Theme