Main Idea and Theme

Main Idea and Theme

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English

5th - 7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

The theme is the lesson or moral of the story.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

Back

Look for the most important point or message that the author is trying to convey.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

In a story about a boy who learns to ride a bike, the main idea could be about overcoming fears.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to infer the theme of a story?

Back

To infer the theme means to understand the underlying message or lesson that is not directly stated.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between main idea and theme?

Back

The main idea is about the content of the passage, while the theme is the deeper message or lesson.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

Yes, a story can have multiple themes that convey different messages.

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