Main Idea and Theme

What is the main idea of the story about a boy who learns the importance of friendship?

• The story is about a girl who learns the importance of family.

• The boy discovers the value of money in the story.

• The main theme revolves around the boy's love for animals.

• The main idea is about the boy learning the importance of friendship.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How can you differentiate between the main idea and supporting details in a paragraph?

• To differentiate between the main idea and supporting details in a paragraph, look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point (main idea) and then identify the sentences that provide specific examples, explanations, or evidence (supporting details) to reinforce that main idea.

• Identify the first sentence as the main idea

• Choose the sentence with the most adjectives as the main idea

• Look for the longest sentence as the main idea

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a non-fiction article about climate change, what would be the main idea?

• Discussing the history of climate change

• Exploring the impact of climate change on wildlife

• Informing readers about the causes, effects, and potential solutions to climate change.

• Analyzing the economic benefits of climate change

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Identify the theme in a story where the main character overcomes their fears to achieve their goals.

• Sadness and Regret

• Courage and Determination

• Fear and Failure

• Hope and Happiness

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Explain the difference between the main idea and theme of a text.

• The theme is the central point of the text, while the main idea is the underlying message.

• The main idea is the central point of the text, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

• The main idea is always explicitly stated, while the theme is implied.

• The main idea is the same as the theme in a text.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the main idea of a passage that discusses the benefits of exercise?

• Eating junk food is better than exercising for health

• Exercise only benefits physical health

• Exercise has various benefits for physical and mental health.

• Exercise has no impact on mental health

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How can you find the main idea in a paragraph with multiple supporting details?

• Identify the sentence that summarizes the overall point or theme of the paragraph.

• Look for the longest sentence in the paragraph

• Focus on the first sentence of the paragraph

• Choose the sentence with the most complex vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

In a non-fiction book about space exploration, what would be the main idea?

• To provide information, facts, and insights into the history, technology, discoveries, and future possibilities of space exploration.

• To analyze the role of space exploration in ancient civilizations

• To discuss the impact of space exploration on climate change

• To provide a fictional account of space exploration

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Identify the theme in a story where honesty is portrayed as the best policy.

• Dishonesty

• Deception

• Integrity

• Deceit

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Describe the main idea of a text that explains the process of photosynthesis.

• Photosynthesis is the process of converting water into oxygen.

• Photosynthesis is the process of converting chemical energy into light energy.

• Photosynthesis is the process of converting glucose into light energy.

• Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2