MAIN IDEA V. THEME

Select which answer is true for a main idea. A main idea __________

• is a lesson from the story
• will never use  characters' names
• is what the story is mostly about
• is the story's message

What is the main idea of the short passage below? 
Fears change as children grow up. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures

• Everyone is afraid of something
• Fears change as children grow up.
• Common fears are thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures
• Children need to learn not to be afraid

What is the main idea of the paragraph below? 
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning. 

• There are many steps to taking care of glasses.
• Never make fun of someone for wearing glasses.
• All kinds of people wear glasses
• Always keep your glasses clean

Which is NOT true about a theme?

• It can be true for many stories
• It usually uses a character's name
• It is the lesson of the story
• An example theme is "Never give up on your dreams."

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.
• Have as much fun as you can before you die.
• Don't steal.
• Look before you leap.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is the theme of this story? 

• Slowly but surely wins the race.
• Don't be lazy. 
• We are stronger together than we are apart.
• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.7

CCSS.SL.K.2

A text can have more than one theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is theme in a story?

• The main idea
• The solution to the story
• The lesson of the story
• The author's purpose

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

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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.
  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2