Theme vs Main Idea

The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

• Theme
• Main Idea

When Julia fell off the monkey bars and broke her arm, she was terrified to go to the emergency room.

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• Main Idea

It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored.

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• Main Idea

Never give up on something that is important to you.

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• Main Idea

It doesn't matter what type of clothes you wear or the kind of music you listen to.  What matters most is who you are inside.

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• Main Idea

No matter the circumstances, a true friend will always be there for you.

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• Main idea

It is important to always put family first.

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• Main idea

Even though it had been a terrible day, Terrence came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

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• Main Idea

She knew she would have to work hard, but Jana had always wanted to win the spelling bee.

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• Main Idea

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.
• Don't steal.
• Respect your elders.
• Slow and steady wins the race.