Theme, Topic, & Main Idea

Theme, Topic, & Main Idea?

Do you Know your Stuff?

Multiple Choice

Which answer is the MAIN IDEA of a text?

• Trust your instincts in time-sensitive situations.

• Freedom & Independence

• A pilot uses quick thinking and remains calm when faced with failing engines and no runway in sight.

Multiple Choice

Define MAIN IDEA.

• A lesson the author wants to teach the reader.

• What the text is mostly about; may include specific names & details from the text.

Multiple Select

Define "THEMATIC TOPIC."

• any topic covered in the text.

• the most important topic covered in the text.

• the main idea

Multiple Choice

Which of the following answers can be considered a "Thematic Topic" or "Theme Topic" for the informative text, "Against the Odds"?

• Poverty & Homelessness

• Heroism & Humility/Humbleness

• Guilt & Regret

Multiple Choice

Define "Theme" or "Thematic Statement."

• the author's message about life-usually specifically around one of the "Theme Topics"; a universal truth-can be applied to various texts.

• a sentence that tells who wrote the text and the main idea

• an IVF Statement

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All of these words or phrases are theme topics for the selection

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Desperation & Bitterness

Man v. Nature

Nature v. Man

Greed & Destruction

Multiple Choice

"A successful woman and a poor, young boy form a lasting friendship when they meet on the street" is a

• theme topic

• main idea

• thematic statement

• IVF statement

Multiple Choice

What does IVF stand for?

• injecting verbs first

• insert vivid figurative language

• Identify verb finish

Multiple Choice

Define IVF statement

• a topic sentence

• a piece of evidence

• a theme

Multiple Select

Define IVF statement contains

• the title of the text, the name of the author, the genre of the text

• a verb-to show what the author does (tells, describes, shows, etc.)

• finishing information that includes the main idea of the text.

Multiple Choice

"One family of many families struggles to survive the challenges of farm life during the dustbowl and the impossible choices with which they are left" is an example of

• theme topic

• thematic statement

• main idea

Multiple Select

Choose any of the following theme topics that apply to the video about the movie "Soul Surfer" about Bethany Hamilton losing her arm in a shark attack.

• Greed & Destruction

• Resilience & Perseverance

• Family Support & Faith

• Conquering Fear

Multiple Select

Choose all thematic statements that apply to "Againt the Odds."

• Believe in your educated decision despite the persuasion of others.

• Remain calm in dire situations.

• Trust your instincts in time-sensitive situations.

• Objects hold memories.

Multiple Select

Choose all thematic statements that apply to "from The Grapes of Wrath."

• Believe in your educated decision despite the persuasion of others.

• Remain calm in dire situations.

• Trust your instincts in time-sensitive situations.

• Objects hold memories.

Multiple Select

"Taking the risk to meet people who may be different from your circle of friends can lead to an amazing bond" is an example of

• main idea

• thematic statement

• thematic topic

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"A young girl and her grandmother break some family rules when they’re both “grounded” and wanting their freedom" is the

of the selection "Grounded."

Multiple Choice

"The loss of freedom and independence is difficult no matter your stage in life" is an example of a(n)

• IVF statement

• main idea

• thematic statment

Multiple Select

The Savvas Realize video clip featuring scenes from the movie "Soul Surfer" tells the story of Bethany Hamilton, a thirteen-year-old surfer who loses her arm in a shark attack and fights her way back to competitive surfing" is an example of ___________. Choose all that apply.

• an IVF statement

• a thematic statement

• a topic sentence

• a claim

Fill in the Blanks

Objects hold memories.

We are made of our memories.

No one can “start over.”

Nature will seek its revenge.

The earth is not our oyster.

All of these phrases are possible ________ _______for "from The Grapes of Wrath."

Multiple Choice

"Support of family and hard work can rebuild a broken person."

"Facing your fear is the best way to overcome it."

Both of these statements are possible themes for which story?

• Against the Odds

• Video Clip of Bethany Hamilton about the movie “Soul Surfer”