Theme vs. Main Idea

Front

Theme of the story is the __________________________.

Back

message about life that the author expresses

Front

Main idea of a story?

Back

Description of what the story is mostly about.

Front

Friendship helps people get through hard times. This is an example of a _________________.

Back

theme

Front

A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War. This is an example of a __________________.

Back

main idea

Front

Example of a main idea?

Back

Two boys become friends during summer camp.

Front

Theme or Main Idea? Always treat others how you would want to be treated.

Back

Theme

Front

Frog sat by the pond, camouflaged, waiting for bugs. What is the main idea?

Back

Frogs eat bugs.

Front

Difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

Back

Theme: universal lesson; Main Idea: what the story is about.

Front

Terrence came home in a pleasant mood after a terrible day, hoping for a good night.

Back

Main Idea