Central Idea / Central Theme

What does the central idea of a story tell the reader?

• a specific detail from the story
• The conflict of the story
• What the story is mostly about 

• The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a theme?

• a word to describe the book

• life lesson or message in a literary work

• teaching you about the characters

• When a character changes over time.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How is central idea different from theme?

• Theme incudes specific names and details from the text.

• Central idea includes specific names and details from the text.

• The central idea tells the lesson or moral of the text.

• The theme is the main topic or focus of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

Never say “can’t.”

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

Vashti learned that the only way to be good at something is to give it a try.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

"the dot" is the tale of a caring teacher who invites a doubting student to trust in her own abilities, inviting and encouraging her to be brave enough to “make her mark.”

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

Always believe in yourself.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

A family of superheroes work together to save the world from disaster.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

Never judge someone based on their appearances.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

A young girl goes on a journey to save her village - and find herself.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2