Central Idea and Theme

Central Idea and Theme

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.2, RI.6.1, RL.2.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of a passage?

Back

The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme?

Back

A theme is a universal idea or message that is expressed in a work of literature, often reflecting on life or human nature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should a theme be written?

Back

A theme should always be written as a sentence or statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a theme?

Back

Life is short; make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a law is described as unfair?

Back

It means that the law does not treat people equally or justly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between central idea and theme?

Back

The central idea is specific to the text, while the theme is a broader message that can apply to many situations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an objective summary?

Back

An objective summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without personal opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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