Central Idea vs. Theme

The main idea is also known as...

• Central Idea

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Lesson that we learn from reading the story is...

• Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What a text is mainly about describes the

• Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

The standard that discusses theme and central idea requires students to: (select the option that matches the Language of the Standard)

• know what theme is

• determine the theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed

• find a theme in a 6th grade text

• identify a central idea and how it is developed

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

A young girl goes on a journey to save her village - and find herself.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

Never say “can’t.”

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Is this a Central THEME or Central IDEA:

Always believe in yourself.

• Central Theme

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2