Main Idea and Theme

Main Idea and Theme

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.2, RL.5.2, RL.7.2

+9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or central idea of a story, often conveying a moral or lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the primary point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a theme differ from a main idea?

Back

A theme is a broader message or lesson, while the main idea is the specific point of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a theme?

Back

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does theme add to a story?

Back

An important message.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What supports the main idea in a text?

Back

Details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the theme of the story about the ants and the grasshopper?

Back

Don't be lazy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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