Fish in a Tree
What could be a possible theme in a Fish in a Tree
Ask for help when you need it
Be yourself
What is theme?
Theme is the lesson the author wants you to learn that is in that reading
What is a definition of "main idea"?
The most important part of the story or a passage
What is a possible main idea in this book?
Ally overcomes her dyslexia and learns how to be herself
Are themes short and simple?
Yes
Is the main idea a long 3-4 sentence summary, or is it a usually one sentence summary?
One sentence
What theme is the author trying to show when Ally is sad because of being bullied by Shay?
Be nice to everyone, Do not be a bully
Is theme a detailed summary of a story?
No
Would the word "jealousy" be something that is a main idea or a reading?
Would this sentence be a theme?
"Abbey took a class that had her teach a lesson at the end of the year."
No, that would be a summary or main idea.
Would this sentence be a main idea:
"Amanda was upset that her friend sat at a different table than her at lunch, so Amanda told her friend that she was upset."
Yes! It is a short summary of what happened, and would main point of whatever the reading was.
Can you name some examples of themes that we have talked about? Can you think of anymore?
Jealousy, Be nice, Be yourself, Friendship, Try your hardest, ask for help when you need it
Find the Main Idea of this passage:
At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.
Coupons can be found in different places.