Theme vs. Central Idea

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What Common Core Standard discusses theme and/or central idea?

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RL.6.2

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Central idea is...

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what the text is mainly about.

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True or False: Central idea is specific to a story/text and explains what the text is about.

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True

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Which option BEST represents a theme in 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

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The winner is the one that perseveres and does not give up when things are difficult.

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True or False: Theme is specific to one text and rarely applies to real life.

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False

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Define 'Theme'.

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The underlying message or lesson that can be applied to life, often found in literature.

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Define 'Central Idea'.

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

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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

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Give an example of a theme from a well-known story.

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Courage in the face of adversity is a theme in 'Harry Potter'.

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What does it mean to analyze a theme?

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To examine how the theme is presented and its significance in the text.