Understanding Topic and Theme

The video tutorial teaches the difference between 'topic' and 'theme' using a detective theme. It explains that a theme is the message or lesson from a passage, while a topic is the main subject or idea. Examples of themes include 'never give up' and 'appreciate what you have,' while topics are usually one or two words like 'football game' or 'whales.' The video includes a story about David the detective to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing that 'never give up' is the theme and 'lost dinosaur' is the topic. The tutorial concludes by encouraging students to practice identifying topics and themes.

What role are students encouraged to take on to learn about topic and theme?

• Writers

• Scientists

• Detectives

• Artists

What is a theme in a passage?

• The setting of the story

• The main character

• The plot twist

• The message or lesson

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Football game

• Whales

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• Brown bears

What is a topic in a passage?

• The moral of the story

• The climax

• The big idea or subject

• The message conveyed

Which of the following is an example of a topic?

• Don't be greedy

• Always try your best

• Lost dinosaur

• Stand up for what you believe in

What is David searching for in the story?

• A magnifying glass

• His dinosaur

• His notebook

• A park bench

What lesson can be learned from David's story?

• Never give up

• Listen to your parents

• Always share with others

• Be kind to animals

What is the topic of the story about David?

• Lost dinosaur

• Detective work

• Friendship

• Adventure

What tool does David use to find clues?

• A compass

• A magnifying glass

• A map

• A flashlight

What does the teacher encourage students to do at the end of the lesson?

• Draw a picture of a detective

• Read more books

• Try identifying topics and themes on their own

• Write their own story