Main Idea vs. Theme

What is the main idea of a story?

• the beginning of the story

• the moral

• the lesson

• what happens in the story

The main idea of Little Red Riding Hood is...

• You should never trust a stranger

• A girl walks in the woods and meets a dangerous wolf, but is saved by a wood cutter.

• Don't walk in the woods alone

• Grandmom was waiting on Little Red Riding Hood.

What is a story's theme?

• the story's introduction

• the story's lesson or value

• the story's end

• the middle of the story

What is the theme of Little Red Riding Hood?

• Do not trust strangers

• The wolf is not your friend

• Grandma's house is too far to walk to anyway

• Get to grandma's on time

Fairy tales always have these things...

• A frog, a wizard, and a lion

• A far away setting, and magic

• A witch and a wardrobe

• A magic wand and a fairy

What does it mean to compare?

• to show how 2 or more things are different

• To show how endings change in a story

• to show how two or more things are alike

• To show how details change in a story

What does it mean to contrast?

• To show how two or more things are different

• To show opposites

• To show similarities

• To show how two or more things are the same

Who is the story's antagonist?

• the main character in the story

• the lead character in the story

• the monster

• the villain

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• the supporting character

• the main character

• the hidden character

• the witch

Choose 3 possible themes for the Cinderella fairy tale.

• Dreams do come true

• Life can change for the better in an instant

• The poor girl finally meets prince charming

• Be kind to everyone