Main Idea Vs Theme

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the message, lesson, or moral of the story.

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Identify the main idea: John and Matt want to be firemen.

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John and Matt want to be firemen.

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Identify the theme: A toad and a lizard learn to get along.

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The theme is about friendship and cooperation.

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What does the main idea tell us?

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It tells us the central point or focus of the story.

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What does the theme teach us?

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It teaches us a lesson or moral from the story.

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Example of a main idea: A woman risks her life to spy for the Union.

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The main idea is about bravery and sacrifice.

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Example of a theme: Hard work pays off.

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The theme is about the value of effort and perseverance.

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How can you find the main idea in a text?

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Look for the most important point or what the text is mostly discussing.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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Look for repeated ideas or messages throughout the story.