The best definition of theme is...

The message the author is sending.

The lesson the author is teaching.

A word that summarizes the story.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

The material of the penny is all that is important.

Make sure to collect your pennies for further auctions.

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

is always stated directly in the text

You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

evaluating how a character has changed

sharing a character's experience

determining how the conflict has resolved

Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day Nothing gold can stay. What is the theme of this poem?

Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful.

Nature and beauty are intertwined.

Identify the most appropriate topic, main idea, and theme combination:

Topic: Failure Main Idea: Josie did not do well on a test. Theme: Mistakes are okay was long as you learn from them.

Topic: Sadness Main Idea: Josie was upset about a test. Theme: Crying is a sign of weakness.

Topic: Grades Main Idea: Josie failed a test. Theme: A failing grade is not worth crying over.

Topic: Crying Main Idea: Josie was upset. Theme: It's important to console others when they are upset.

Topic vs. Main Idea vs. Theme

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.4

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Jody Cameron

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define topic:

The moral of the story; the message.

General subject of the text; one or two words

Who or what the story is about; one sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define main idea/central idea:

The moral of the story; the message

General subject of the text; one or two words

Who or what the story is about; one sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define theme:

The moral of the story; the message

General subject of the text; one or two words

Who or what the story is about; one sentence

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

Topic

Main Idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

It doesn’t matter what type of clothes you wear or the kind of music you listen to. What matters most is who you are inside.

Topic

Main Idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Love

Topic

Main Idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Even though it had been a terrible day, Joey came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

Topic

Main Idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Topic vs. Main Idea vs. Theme

19 questions

Define topic:

Define main idea/central idea:

Define theme:

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

It doesn’t matter what type of clothes you wear or the kind of music you listen to. What matters most is who you are inside.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Love

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Even though it had been a terrible day, Joey came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Loss

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

When you aren’t sure of a solution, use creativity and your imagination to solve the problem.

The best definition of theme is...

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Topic vs. Main Idea vs. Theme

19 questions

Define topic:

Define main idea/central idea:

Define theme:

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?It doesn’t matter what type of clothes you wear or the kind of music you listen to. What matters most is who you are inside.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?Love

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?Even though it had been a terrible day, Joey came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?Loss

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?When you aren’t sure of a solution, use creativity and your imagination to solve the problem.

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Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

It doesn’t matter what type of clothes you wear or the kind of music you listen to. What matters most is who you are inside.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Love

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Even though it had been a terrible day, Joey came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

Loss

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

When you aren’t sure of a solution, use creativity and your imagination to solve the problem.