Main Idea and Theme Flashcard for 4th Grade

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What is the theme of a story?

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A universal lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

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Does the theme need to be 'universal'?

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Yes

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Can the main idea change throughout a story?

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Yes

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Which of the following is an example of a theme? (Options: Rainbows, Mathematics, Football, Friendship)

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Friendship

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How do main idea and theme help us understand a story better?

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They help us grasp the overall meaning and purpose of the story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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Can a story have more than one theme?

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Yes, a story can have multiple themes.

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What is an example of a universal theme?

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Love, friendship, or courage.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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Main idea is what the story is mostly about; theme is the lesson or message.