Main Idea and Theme

What is the main idea of a story?

• The color of the book cover

• The price of the book

• The author's favorite food

• Central point or message of the story.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

• Look for the author's favorite color mentioned in the passage

• Choose the longest paragraph in the passage

• Count the number of characters in the passage

• Look for the central theme or message that the author is trying to convey.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?

• It is better to focus on minor details

• It is important to understand the main idea of a text to comprehend the message, identify key points, and summarize the content effectively.

• Understanding the main idea is irrelevant

• Main ideas are always obvious

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

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What is the theme of a story?

• Central idea or message of the story

• Author's favorite food

• Color scheme of the story

• Number of pages in the story

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How is the theme different from the main idea?

• The theme and main idea are interchangeable terms with the same meaning.

• The main idea is only present in fiction, while the theme is only present in non-fiction.

• The main idea is the specific message conveyed by the text, while the theme is the broader concept or idea explored in the text.

• The theme is the specific message conveyed by the text, while the main idea is the broader concept or idea explored in the 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

Can a story have more than one theme?

• Sometimes

• Yes

• No

• Rarely

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

Why do authors include themes in their writing?

• To increase the word count

• To showcase their vocabulary

• To confuse readers

• To convey messages, provoke thought, create depth, and provide a unifying element throughout the work.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can you determine the theme of a story?

• Look for the most popular character in the story

• Count the number of pages in the story

• Analyze the central message or underlying meaning conveyed by the plot, characters, and events.

• Ask the author directly for the theme

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

What are some common themes found in literature?

• Time Travel, Mystery, War

• Space Exploration, Revenge, Betrayal

• Fear, Friendship, Nature

• Love, Power, Good vs. Evil, Coming of Age, Hero's Journey

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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Why is it essential to analyze the theme of a text?

• To focus solely on grammar and punctuation

• To ignore the author's intended message

• To confuse readers with irrelevant details

• To understand the underlying message, motifs, and symbols used by the author.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9