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.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

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

Back

Central Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

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: Vashti learned that the only way to be good at something is to give it a try.

Back

Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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:

"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.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.RI. 9-10.9

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: Never judge someone based on their appearances.

Back

Central Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

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:

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

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