Theme v. Main Idea

Front

Example of a main idea:

Back

Ms. Moore was using her new cooking skills to make a family feast.

Front

Example of a THEME?

Back

Sacrifice is sometimes necessary to get where you want to be.

Front

Hard times make a person stronger.

Back

Theme

Front

The boy was frustrated he couldn't dunk in basketball. This is an example of:

Back

Main/Central Idea

Front

Example of central idea:

Back

Students crowding staircase caused falls.

Front

Example of THEME:

Back

Anger can lead to lifelong unhappiness.

Front

Theme: What is it?

Back

The moral/lesson of a story.