Theme vs. Main Idea
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is what the story is mostly about.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme in literature?
Back
The theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when we say 'fears change as people grow up'?
Back
It means that the things people are afraid of can change as they age and experience new things.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a theme from a story?
Back
Don't judge people by their outward appearances.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea of a passage?
Back
Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point or message of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Back
The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the lesson or moral of the story.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to understand the theme of a story?
Back
Understanding the theme helps readers grasp the deeper meaning and message the author wants to convey.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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