Theme vs. Main Idea

Theme or Main Idea?

The choices you make always have consequences.

• Theme

• Main Idea

This is a central message, lesson, or moral of the story.

• Main Idea

• Theme

This tells what the story is mostly about. It's like a one-sentence summary.

• Main Idea

• Theme

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

• Theme

• Main Idea

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

• Theme

• 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.

• Theme

• Main Idea

Even if someone has something else that you want, you should still be thankful for what you have.

• Theme

• Main Idea

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

• Theme

• Main idea

It is important to always put family first.

• Theme

• Main idea

Maria loved to play football with the guys, but she also loved dressing up in fancy clothes to go to parties.

• Theme

• Main Idea