Distinguishing Theme, Main Idea, and Topic

What is the primary goal of today's lesson?

• To learn about the structure of a story

• To understand the difference between theme, main idea, and topic

• To write a summary of a text

• To analyze the characters in a story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes a theme?

• A summary of the most important information

• A detailed analysis of the characters

• A one-word description of a text

• A lesson about life revealed through a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is the main idea different from the theme?

• The main idea is a lesson learned from the story

• The main idea is a one-word description

• The main idea is a summary statement of the most important information

• The main idea is a detailed analysis of the plot

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which type of text can have a main idea?

• Both fiction and non-fiction

• Only scientific articles

• Only fiction

• Only non-fiction

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a topic in the context of a text?

• A one-word description of what the text is about

• A detailed analysis of the characters

• A summary of the most important information

• A lesson learned from the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a topic?

• A man is thrilled when his goose lays golden eggs

• Animals

• The tortoise and the hare race to see who is fastest

• Slow and steady wins the race

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the theme of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

• Turtles can be faster than rabbits

• The tortoise and the hare race to see who is fastest

• Slow and steady wins the race

• Animals

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main idea of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

• Animals

• The tortoise and the hare race to see who is fastest

• Slow and steady wins the race

• Turtles can be faster than rabbits

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What could be a possible topic for 'The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg'?

• Patience

• Greed

• Golden eggs

• Farmers

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What lesson can be learned from 'The Peacock and the Crane'?

• Peacocks can't fly

• Don't compare your talents to the talents of others

• Birds have different colors

• Cranes can fly high

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5