Main Idea and Theme

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson in a story.

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What does it mean to give up on a dream?

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To give up on a dream means to stop trying to achieve something you really want.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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John and Matt want to be firemen.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Never give up on your dreams.

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What is the purpose of a fire truck?

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A fire truck is used by firefighters to respond to emergencies and put out fires.

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What skills do soccer players learn?

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Soccer players learn to dribble, pass, control the ball, and work as a team.

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What does it mean to work together as a team?

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Working together as a team means cooperating and helping each other to achieve a common goal.

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What is dribbling in soccer?

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Dribbling is the skill of controlling the ball while running.

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What is passing in soccer?

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Passing is when a player kicks the ball to a teammate.