Central Idea vs. Theme

Is this an example of theme or main idea?

You can overcome obstacles in your life if you try hard enough.

• Theme

• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Is this an example of theme or main idea?

George tries to take care of Lennie but eventually realizes that he can’t.

• Theme

• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Theme or Main Idea?

The choices you make always have consequences.

• Theme

• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

When you aren’t sure of a solution, use creativity and your imagination to solve the problem.

• Topic

• Main Idea

• Theme

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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

• The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• Theme

• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Is this a topic, main idea, or theme?

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

• Topic

• Main Idea

• Theme

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Is this an example of theme or main idea? The importance of friendship in overcoming adversity.

• Theme

• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Is this an example of theme or main idea? The story of a young girl who learns to appreciate her family.

• Theme

• Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Theme or Main Idea? Hard work leads to success.

• Theme

• Main Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2