Theme
What is theme?
A story's theme is a driving message or idea behind literary work.
The point that the author wants you to remember is called?
What is central idea.
What is main idea?
The main idea of a paragraph is the author's message about the topic. It is often expressed directly or it can be implied.
What is a summarizing?
What is... giving a brief restatment in YOUR own words
What are two ways that cows and horses are alike?
They're animals.
They are found in a barn.
They have four legs.
These books have characters who trust each other and are loyal to one antoher
Friendship.
Central ideas that can be found in the text are _____________ stated. Meaning you can highlight or underline it.
What is directly stated
There are many different types of bears in the world. Black bears live in North America. Grizzly bears also live in North America. They are very dangerous. The white Polar bear lives in the Arctic. The biggest bear is the Kodiak bear that is found in Alaska.
What is the main idea?
There are many kinds of bears.
True or false, you should include your opinions, beliefs, or judgements in a summary.
What is... False, summaries are objective.
McDonald's and Burger King are both fast-food restaurants. They also both serve hamburgers. They both have stores in Mexico.
Compare
What are two things not included in a theme?
character names and point plots.
Just like theme in fiction, the central idea is not a topic or phrase; It should be a ____________ sentence.
What is a complete sentence.
How can you stay safe while riding your bike on busy streets? One way is to protect your head with a bicycle helmet. Studies have shown that riders who wear helmets are less likely to hurt their heads. Another way is to use hand signals when you ride. Hand signals show that you're planning to turn or stop. They help drivers in cars watch out for you. A third way is to obey traffic laws. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights. Use bike lanes when you can, and cross streets in crosswalks. If you follow these basic safety rules, you'll protect yourself while riding.
What is the main idea?
There are several ways you can stay safe while riding your bike on busy streets.
Summaries should include the central idea, plus two _______________ details.
What is... supporting
Apples and Bananas are both fruits. They are sweet and make good snacks.
Compare
Another good way to find theme is to _____ to characters that state the ____.
listen, theme.
Most central ideas are not directly stated, meaning they are ______________. You have to make an inference based off what you know and prior back ground knowledge.
What is implied..
Many types of bacteria are helpful. For example, some are able to take nitrogen from the air. They then put it into the soil. This makes the soil better for growing plants. Some bacteria are helpful in making cheese. Other bacteria are helpful in making vinegar.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
Some types of bacteria helps humans.
Lester was lost. He didn't know where he was, or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home and he didn't have a map. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, he might figure things out. Summarize the passage.
What is... Lester was lost.
New York City and California are very different. In New York, it is very cold. In California, it is very hot. In NYC, you can visit the Statue of Liberty. In California, the weather allows for various crops to produce throughout the year.
Contrast
True or False: Is theme the same thing as the topic?
False
Central idea is also known as...?
The main idea
Honeybees form large hives. There are thousands of bees in a hive. One bee is the queen. She lays the eggs. Some bees gather nectar and pollen from flowers to make honey. Other bees protect the hive. Some bees keep the hive clean. Still other bees help the queen. Each bee has a special job to do in the bee hive.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
Each bee has a job to do in a beehive.
Many people buy lottery tickets, but not many win. Even fewer give away their prize. Paul Sherman, a fast food assistant manager, won $10,000 in the state lottery and decided to give the money to a youth club. The club's director could not believe Paul's generosity. Paul didn't think it was any big deal. "The kids need it more than I do," he said. Summarize the passage.
What is... One man's generosity
My mom is not like my dad at all. My mom is short, but my dad is tall. My mom hates sports, but my dad loves them. My dad is always hungry, and my mom only eats a little bit.
Contrast