Theme vs. Main Idea

Front

Main idea of a text or movie?

Back

What the story is about.

Front

Theme: the big lesson you can apply to your life.

Back

the big lesson you can apply to your life.

Front

Never give up on something important to you.

Back

theme

Front

Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Back

theme

Front

"Big Mike" was a homeless orphan taken in by a loving family, leading him to become an NFL player.

Back

main idea

Front

Isaiah and Miguel enjoy video games on weekends but prefer outdoor play when the weather is nice.

Back

main idea