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Exploring Theme and Main Idea in Literature

Exploring Theme and Main Idea in Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.2

+11

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.7.2
,
CCSS.RL.6.3
,
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
,
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
,
CCSS.RI.6.2
,
CCSS.RI.7.2
,
CCSS.RL.6.6
,
CCSS.RL.7.6
,
CCSS.RL.8.6
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
,
CCSS.RI.8.2
,
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
,

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between theme and main idea?

Theme is the lesson learned, while main idea is what the story is mostly about.

Theme is the plot, while main idea is the climax.

Theme is the author's purpose, while main idea is the resolution.

Theme is the main character's goal, while main idea is the setting.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the main idea?

The lesson the author wants to convey.

The setting and the characters.

The moral of the story.

The who and the what of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example, 'Amanda always wanted the same things Mae had,' who is the main character?

Mae

Amanda

Kayla

Tim

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a theme?

It is the same as the main idea.

It is specific to the story.

It can be applied to many different stories.

It is always a single word.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the passage 'The Field Trip,' what is the main idea?

Colin got in trouble when he kept wandering off.

Colin loved the aquarium.

John was a good partner.

The class had a great time at the aquarium.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson does Colin learn in 'The Field Trip'?

Always listen.

Pay attention.

Pick good partners.

Don't wander off.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'The Missing Lunch Box,' what is the theme?

Don't steal.

Don't argue.

Be honest.

Double check.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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