Theme

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson, the message of the story.
• The theme is a summary of the story.
  
• The main idea is the universal lesson a story teaches.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?

• A cat wasn't careful when she crossed the street.
• Look before you leap. 
• Cats are not smart animals.
• Be prepared.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?  

• A girl was mean to her friends, so they stopped being friends with her.
• Don't brag.
• Don't talk to strangers. 
• Being mean pays off.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story? 

• Eating gold is not good for your health.
• Getting what you want is the key to happiness.
• Don't be greedy. 
• One day a king got his wish.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't steal. 
• Don't judge others.
• Being beautiful is the most important thing.
• Swans are prettier than ducks.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9