Theme and Main Idea

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Theme: a statement, not just a word.

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True

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Difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme: universal lesson; Main Idea: story's content.

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Theme vs. Main Idea: Same?

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False

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Example of THEME:

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Always share with others.

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Example of theme:

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Don't judge people by outward appearances.

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Example of theme:

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One person can make a difference.

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Example of theme:

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Your past does not define you.

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Three flies find a honey pot. Two eat the honey and get stuck, while the oldest fly stays back. What is the theme?

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Some prizes aren't worth it.

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A story's main theme might be hard to identify because:

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It is rarely stated explicitly.

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NOT a synonym for theme: message, moral, life lesson, fable

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fable