Central Idea / Central Theme

Front

What does the central idea of a story tell the reader?

Back

What the story is mostly about

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a theme?

Back

life lesson or message in a literary work

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How is central idea different from theme?

Back

Central idea includes specific names and details from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Is "Never say “can’t.”" a Central THEME or Central IDEA?

Back

Central Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA: Vashti learned that the only way to be good at something is to give it a try.

Back

Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

"the dot" is the tale of a caring teacher who invites a doubting student to trust in her own abilities, inviting and encouraging her to be brave enough to “make her mark.”

Back

Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Is 'Always believe in yourself' a Central THEME or Central IDEA?

Back

Central Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA: A family of superheroes work together to save the world from disaster.

Back

Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA: Never judge someone based on their appearances.

Back

Central Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

A young girl goes on a journey to save her village - and find herself.

Back

Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2