Main Idea and Theme Review

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The most important idea in a paragraph.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The 'life lesson' or moral.

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Choose the main idea: Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

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The barn was a good place for Spots to live.

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Choose the main idea: Kittens need special care. You have to feed kittens twice a day. They have a lot of energy. You need to play with them often. Kittens will chew on almost anything they find. You have to watch them closely.

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Kittens need special care.

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Choose the main idea: The puppy began to eat, but then he stopped. He yawned and stretched. He chased his tail. He rolled over and barked. He licked his paw. Finally, he went back to his dish and finished eating.

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The puppy takes a long time to eat.

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What is the purpose of identifying the main idea in a text?

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To understand the central point the author is trying to convey.

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the main idea.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is the central point of a text, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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Choose the main idea: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It provides light and warmth to the Earth. Plants need sunlight to grow, and people enjoy sunny days.

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The sun is essential for life on Earth.