Theme & Main Idea Review

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

Read the passage.

Kittens need special care. You have to feed kittens twice a day. They have a lot of energy. You need to play with them often. Kittens will chew on almost anything they find. You have to watch them closely.

Choose the main idea.

Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!

Choose the accurate theme.

Andrew worked all summer mowing yards. In the fall he raked leaves. He saved his birthday money. When he was sixteen Andrew bought a car with his earnings. His friends were jealous at first, but they remembered how hard he had worked.

Choose the accurate theme

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.

Choose the main idea

True or False: It is wise to include text-specific words in theme statements, things like character names or locations

Theme or Main Idea for "A Rose That Grew from Concrete:"

In the poem "A Rose That Grew from Concrete," Tupac introduces a rose that seems to grow in an environment that challenges convention.

Theme or Main Idea for "Of Plymouth Plantation:"

Perseverence and dedication, while sometimes difficult, empowers one to overcome adversity.