Main Idea and Theme

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or life lesson that can be learned from the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point or the most important information.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the difference between main idea and theme?

Back

The main idea is about what the text is mainly about, while the theme is a broader message or lesson.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are some ways to find the main idea?

Back

Look for repeated ideas, the first or last sentence of a paragraph, or summaries.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is an example of a theme?

Back

An example of a theme is 'friendship' or 'the importance of hard work'.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a life lesson in a story?

Back

A life lesson is a moral or message that teaches the reader something important.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can characters' feelings relate to the theme?

Back

Characters' feelings can illustrate the theme by showing how they respond to challenges or lessons.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2