Main Idea, Objective Summary, and Theme Pre-Assessment

What is the main idea?

• The subject of the text.

• The key idea of the text.

• The unifying idea or lesson of the text.

• A specific item of information from the text.

What is the theme?

• The subject of the text.

• The key idea of the text.

• The unifying idea or lesson of the text.

• A specific item of information from the text.

What is a detail?

• The subject of the text.

• The key idea of the text.

• The unifying idea or lesson of the text.

• A specific item of information from the text.

What is a topic?

• The subject of the text.

• The key idea of the text.

• The unifying idea or lesson of the text.

• A specific item of information from the text.

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

• The main idea is more general and the theme is specific to the text.

• The main idea is the subject of the text where the theme is what the text is mostly about.

• The main idea is specific to the text and the theme is more universal and can be applied to multiple texts.

• The main idea is universal and can be applied to multiple texts where the theme is more specific to the text.

What is an objective summary?

• A summary of the text that only includes opinions.

• A one sentence summary that focuses on the theme of the text.

• A summary of the text that omits personal thoughts and opinions.

• A summary of the text that includes the main points along with personal thoughts and opinions.

Kiara and Marisol had a disagreement that was quickly resolved because they had a strong friendship is most likely…

• A detail found in a text.

• The main idea of a text.

• The theme of a text.

• The topic of a text.

Bravery is most likely...

• A detail found in a text.

• The main idea of a text.

• The theme of a text.

• The topic of a text.

Trusting your intuition is key to survival is most likely…

• A detail found in a text.

• The main idea of a text.

• The theme of a text.

• The topic of a text.

Adjusting to change takes time and patience is most likely...

• A detail found in a text.

• The main idea of a text.

• The theme of a text.

• The topic of a text.