Main Idea vs Theme vs Topic

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

• Theme
• Main Idea

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

When Julia fell off the monkey bars and broke her arm, she was terrified to go to the emergency room.

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• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored.

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• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Never give up on something that is important to you.

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• Main Idea

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.

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• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Even if someone has something else that you want, you should still be thankful for what you have.

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• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

No matter the circumstances, a true friend will always be there for you.

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• Main idea

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

It is important to always put family first.

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• Main idea

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Maria loved to play football with the guys, but she also loved dressing up in fancy clothes to go to parties.

• Theme
• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• Theme
• Main Idea

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2