Theme and Main Idea

A __________ theme is obviously stated or expressed

clearly. There is no room for confusion.

• Explicit

• Implied

True or False

Theme is universal and applies to the whole world.

• True

• False

What is a theme?

• What the story is about.

• It's an assimilation.

• The symbol of the story.

• The message of the story.

What is the theme of Red Riding Hood?

• Do not talk to strangers.

• Do not eat wolves.

• Do not bring grandma food.

• Do not talk to grandma.

The main idea of "The Spider and the Fly" is......

• About a spider who is in love with a fly.

• About a Halloween story about insects.

• About trusting strangers.

• About a spider who wants to eat a fly.

What is the theme of "Cargo"?

• Do not marry a zombie.

• Don't let the baby get bitten.

• A father's love is strong.

• The baby must be safe.

What is the main idea?

• The message of the story

• The idea of the main character.

• Is the story.

• Is what the story is about.

Cinderella's main idea was......

• Never lose your shoe at a dance when a prince is chasing you.

• Always come home before midnight or you'll look homeless.

• A beautiful girl wants to go to a dance, but her stepmother says no.

• Beauty is everything, especially at a dance.

What can you infer (inferir) about the man in this picture?

• He is followed by ghosts.

• He is sad about his dead friends.

• He is well dressed and rich.

• He loved someone.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.