main idea and theme

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The main idea is underlined.

The troll was cooking dinner over a fire when a man approached his hut. He quickly ran into his hut to hide but, in his hurry, he left his food behind on the fire. The man tasted the cooked food, which was so good that he took it home with him. He gave a taste to everyone in the village.

Choose TWO sentences that best support the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Read the exerpt, the complete the FIGS exercise.

Grace Murray Hopper may have been small in stature, but she was a giant in the world of computer programming. Long before women were commonly seen in computer labs and college classrooms, she was excelling in both. Though she made many contributions to the field of computer science, a simple, three-letter word just may be her most enduring legacy. That word is “bug” as used to describe a problem that frustrates users when a computer program does not work right. According to computer folklore, Grace used the word “bug” in describing a glitch in a computer program. She actually said she “debugged” a program when she removed a real moth from a computer. The moth had flown in through an open window. The term “debug” became popular in reference to fixing programming errors, and the moth was saved in a logbook for posterity. Born in 1906, Grace Murray Hopper lived by the motto, “Dare and Do.” Grace’s perseverance, curiosity, and open-mindedness led her to the top in the world of computer science. She became a pioneer in taking computers from the mechanical to the electronic age. She was able to do this because she did not let the views of women at the time restrict her dreams. Instead, she earned the title, “The Grand Lady of Software.”

Type in your answers after each item listed.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The main idea is underlined.

In a city in ancient Greece, there lived a man named Arion who made beautiful music. In just a moment, his music could wipe away sad or angry feelings. The king of the city was Arion’s friend. The king and all the people of this city never grew tired of listening to Arion’s sweet music.

Choose TWO sentences that best support the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Last summer, Alphonse worked at a bakery. He had to get up early in the morning, before sunrise, and walk to the bakery when the streets were still empty. His job was to help bake rolls and pastries. After Alphonse and the baker put the large metal trays in the oven, the rich smell of rolls baking would fill the shop and make them hungry. Then they would eat their breakfast together. The baker was a kind man, and the pastries Alphonse learned to make were delicious!

What would be a good title for this passage?

• My Summer with Alphonse

• Working at Night

• Alphonse’s Job Last Summer

• Making Rolls and Pastries

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.
• Don't steal.
• Respect your elders.
• Slowly but surely wins the race.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

• What the story is about
• The topic of the text
• A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
• Where and when the story happens

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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

• how a character is feeling
• a "life lesson" the main character learns
• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
• the moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage.

The puppy began to eat, but then he stopped. He yawned and stretched. He chased his tail. He rolled over and barked. He licked his paw. Finally, he went back to his dish and finished eating.

What's the main idea?

• The puppy likes to eat.

• The puppy takes a long time to eat.

• The puppy was tired.

• The puppy chased his tail.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• King Midas loved gold.
• King Midas sold lots of gold.
• King Midas had a heart of gold.
• King Midas hated gold.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• Who is the main character?
• What is the main event?
• What is one important detail?
• What point is the author trying to make?

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2