Main Idea and Theme
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English
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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 in a text.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme in a story?
Back
The theme is the underlying message or life lesson that the story conveys.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which usually states the main idea, and consider supporting details.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a theme in a story?
Back
An example of a theme is 'friendship' or 'the importance of hard work'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
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