Understanding Theme and Central Idea 6TH

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Theme

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The underlying message or lesson in a story

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Text Structure

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The way information is organized in a text

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Central Idea

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The main point or message of a text

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Theme Example

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Friendship in "Charlotte's Web"

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Text Structure Example

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Cause and effect in science articles

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Central Idea Example

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Importance of family in "Little Women"

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Theme vs. Central Idea

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Theme is a lesson; Central Idea is the main point

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Chronological Order

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Events arranged by time sequence

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Compare and Contrast

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Highlighting similarities and differences

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Problem and Solution

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Identifying a problem and proposing solutions