Main Idea and Theme Flashcard

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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.

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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.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

Tags

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.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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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