Theme Vs. Main Idea

What does Theme mean?

•  A message that can be found in many stories.
• What the story mainly about.
• Plot
• Adjective

What does Main Idea mean?

• It tells a lesson that a reader should know.
• What the story is mainly about.
• Story

True or False.
Theme is the same as Main Idea?

• True
• False

Why is it important to know theme?

• so you want get it mixed up with main idea.
• you always get a message
• give you pointers about life
• All the above

Which statement is an example of the theme of a story.

• Love conquers all
• I was afraid of the big, bad wolf.
• The teacher was very upset with her students.
• Advertising affects our lives everyday.