Central Idea / Central Theme

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What is the central idea of a passage?

Back

The central idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

Back

It tells the reader what the story is mostly about.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is a central theme?

Back

A central theme is a life lesson or message in a literary work.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a central idea?

Back

A central idea is the main point or message of a passage.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the significance of Thomas Edison in history?

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Thomas Edison was an important inventor known for his contributions to electric lights, telephones, and more.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How many patents did Thomas Edison hold?

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Thomas Edison held over 1,000 patents.

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What is the difference between central idea and central theme?

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The central idea is the main point of a text, while the central theme is a broader life lesson or moral.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What does it mean to give something a try?

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It means to attempt or make an effort to do something.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is an example of a central idea in a story?

Back

A young girl goes on a journey to save her village.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is an example of a central theme in a story?

Back

The only way to be good at something is to give it a try.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2