2_Main Idea & LOTF Ch 1

What is a chapter?

• an old and obsolete word

• a section that stands alone

• a part of something bigger

• a dance people used to do

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A chapter in a novel does NOT have a main idea or theme.

• true

• false

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The main idea of The Three Little Pigs is that it is a story about three brothers who built different houses which were then tested against The Big Bad Wolf's stormy attitude.

• This is a strong main idea statement.

• This is a weak main idea statement.

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The main idea of The Three Little Pigs is that it is a story about three brothers who built different houses which were then tested against The Big Bad Wolf's stormy attitude.

Why is this an inaccurate main idea statement?

• The statement expresses the big idea of the story.

• The statement expresses the theme of the story.

• The statement is a complete sentence.

• The statement mentions events and characters from the story.

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How do we find the main idea (or theme) of a CHAPTER? FIRST we...

• analyze the plot of the chapter

• analyze the protagonist

• analyze the antagonist

• analyze the clothing choices

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Analyzing the PLOT of a chapter can be tricky. What questions can guide you in figuring out the structure of the chapter? SELECT THREE

• What is the MAIN point of the chapter?

• What was the MAIN turning point in this chapter?

• What was the MAIN conflict in this chapter?

• What was RESOLVED, even if temporarily?

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What if there are 2 or 3 or 4 or... turning points, conflicts, resolutions in the chapter?

• That's okay. Those are called parallel plots.

• That's okay. Those are called boring novels.

• That's okay. Those are called Mickey Mouses.

• That's okay. Those are called authorial errors.

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What are some other questions we can ask to determine the main idea or theme of a chapter? SELECT TWO BEST ANSWERS

• Were there any obvious symbols and what did they mean?

• There are no other questions we can ask. Ever.

• Did the author name the chapter? What was the chapter title?

• What did my neighbors write, and can I copy their answers?

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After we figure out the plot of the chapter, THEN we can figure out the main idea or theme.

• true

• false

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The main idea of Chapter 1 of Lord of The Flies is that a group of boys crash lands on a deserted island and have to figure out how to survive.

• Strong main idea statement.

• Weak main idea statement.

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