Theme Main Idea Quiz

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

• cars, trains, planes

• barbie dolls

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the main idea of a story?

• The most interesting character in the story

• The central thought or message the author wants to convey

• The place where the story takes place

• The summary of events in the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can you identify the theme of a story?

• By counting how many characters are in the story

• By looking at the title only

• By understanding the underlying message that applies to life and human nature

• By memorizing the first and last sentence of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is NOT a way to find the main idea of a passage?

• Looking for repeated ideas or terms

• Focusing on the first and last sentences of a paragraph

• Ignoring details and examples

• Paying attention to what the author spends the most time on

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

• A theme is the setting of the story, while the main idea is the plot.

• A theme is a universal message or lesson, while the main idea is what the text is mostly about.

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

• A theme is the list of characters, while the main idea is the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following statements is true about themes?

• Themes are always stated directly in the text.

• Themes can vary from one person to another.

• A story can only have one theme.

• Themes are specific to the plot of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a story where a character learns the importance of honesty after telling lies, what is the theme?

• Lying is fun until you get caught.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Everyone tells lies.

• Trust is easily broken.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

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

• To understand the author's writing style

• To summarize the text accurately

• To know the names of all the characters

• To guess the ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

A story about a group of friends who learn the value of teamwork through various challenges mainly teaches the reader about:

• The importance of choosing the right friends

• The challenges of growing up

• The value of teamwork

• How to solve problems

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9