Kitbull Theme and Central Idea

Kitbull Theme and Central Idea

RL.8.1.2

So, what is a central idea?

• Central idea is what the story is mostly about.

• The central idea should include information about the characters, if they are important

• For example, the central idea of Kitbull is: Kitten and Pitbull are both alone and having difficult lives until they become friends.

Multiple Choice

Which event helps support the central idea?

• Kitten and Pitbull are both stuck. Pitbull is chained and Kitten is surrounded by wire fencing.

• Friends make life better so people don't feel so alone.

• Good things can happen when you trust other people.

How is that different from the theme?

• The theme is a UNIVERSAL lesson, or message from the story.

• It does not include any characters' names.

• It is a very general statement.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a theme in Kitbull?

• Rain is very depressing.

• Rescuing dogs is the right thing to do.

• Life is better with friends.

• Kitten and Pitbull are friends.

Open Ended

Why do you think that is the theme? Use evidence from the video to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of these help support the theme?

• Kitten steals a fish at the beginning of the story.

• The characters are both facing difficulty living alone.

• Pitbull is hurt by his owner.