ELA8 - Theme and Main Idea

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True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.

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True

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Which of the following is an example of THEME? Options: Sodas are bad for you., Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea., The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species., Always share with others.

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Always share with others.

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What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.

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"Never give up on something that is important to you" is a...

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Theme

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"Many people are not good listeners" is a...

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Main idea

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Which of the following is NOT a theme? Options: Honesty is the best policy., Sacrifice, If something seems too good to be true, it probably is., Anything worth achieving requires a lot of hard work.

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Sacrifice

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is the main idea of the passage about feeling sad?

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

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Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.