Main Idea and Theme
Context Clues
Theme
Context Clues
Context Clues
100
What is another way to describe the main idea?
The main idea is what the passage or reading section is mainly about.
100
The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?
upscale, dressy
100
What is theme?
The lesson or message the author wants you to know.
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100
The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
an awesome sight
200
What is the theme of a story?
The theme of a story is the lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember and apply in our own lives.
200
The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?
try or tries
200

The theme is usually a sentence, not aword.

True or False?

True.

200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?
extreme pain, sadness and suffering.
300
We read a short Native American story about a stork getting caught in a net with some crows who were stealing a farmer's corn. What is the theme of this story?
You should be careful when choosing your friends. If you choose friends who are not trustworthy, you might be judged as untrustworthy too, just because you are friends with them.
300
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
different
300
The theme must always be ____
inferrred
300
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
300
Joe pledged his allegiance to his new team, even though, he missed many members of his old team. What does "allegiance" mean?
loyalty or devotion
400
We read two stories. The first was about Koalas. The second was about Frogs. What was the similar theme for these stories?
We should stop cutting down trees in the forest because deforestation is killing our animals.
400
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
400

What was the theme of Chapter 7-The Devil?

What goes around, comes around.

You never know when karma will come back to you.

 Be nice to everyone, fear the consequences. 

400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400
We had to make a chronological time line during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. What does "chronological" mean?
going in order of time
500
What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?
The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.
500
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?
country
500

D.I.Y

Give an example of a theme as a group.
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500
To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a painstaking exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy. What does "painstaking" mean?
careful, thorough, taking a lot of care
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