Theme vs. Main Idea
What is the definition of theme?
What is "the theme is the moral or message of the story".
When we got to the restaurant, the hostess lead us to our table.
Hostess most likely means...
a. cook
b. performer
c. employee
d. greeter
What is D. Greeter.
True or False: Supporting evidence is a fact you come up with.
What is false.
True or False: You should read a passage and the directions entirely.
True.
What is the definition of main idea?
What is "main idea is the central idea that the author is trying to communicate".
Annabeth was apprehensive about eating the food at Aunty Em's.
Apprehensive most likely means:
a. eager or excited
b. disgusted
c. anxious or fearful
d. to feel guilty
What is c. anxious or guilty
True or False: Evidence should support the claim or main idea that the author is trying to convey.
What is true.
True or False: If I don't know the answer to something, I can always skip it and come back to it.
True or False: You must agree with the theme to be able to identify it.
What is false. You do not have to agree with the theme.
"Money doesn't buy happiness".
"The last thing I saw as the door swung closed was my mother staring at Gabe, as if she were contemplating how he would look as a garden statue."
Contemplating most likely means:
a. complaining about someone
b. arguing with
c. angry with
d. to consider or think about deeply
What is D. to consider or think about deeply
If an author wanted to write about poison tree frogs and their importance to the rainforest, what source would best support their main idea?
a. A book called "The Stages of Frog Development."
b. An blog titled The Pros and Cons of Frogs as Pets.
c. A book called "The Ancient People of the Amazon".
d. An article titled "Poison tree frogs and their interaction with the ecosystem."
What is D. An article titled "Poison tree frogs and their interaction with the ecosystem."
True or False: If there are 20 questions on a test, it is okay if it takes me 5 minutes to complete.
FALSE!
Is this a theme or a main idea?"
"The bravest people are the ones who stand up for what is right".
What is a theme.
I don't like to be friends with people that harbor a grudge against others.
Harbor most likely means...
a. an dock area for boats
b. hold onto thoughts, feeling, & beliefs
c. to force or pressure someone
d. happiness and joy
What is C. hold onto thoughts, feelings, & beliefs
What sentence doesn't fit?
I went to the grocery store on Sunday. I got eggs, milk, chips, and apples. I ran into my neighbor and we talked for a few minutes. I went to check out. My groceries cost $16.
What is "I ran into my neighbor and we talked for a few minutes."
When taking a multiple choice quiz, what can you do to determine the answer?
What is the process of elimination.
Is this a theme or a main idea?
"The lack of an efficient recycling program is one of the leading causes of climate change".
What is a main idea.
"They're (gods) aren't going to like that," Grover warned. "They'll think you're impertinent."
"I am impertinent," I (Percy) said.
Impertinent most likely means:
a. rude and not showing respect
b. mandatory or required
c. important or significant
d. gross and messy
What is A. rude and not showing respect
If an author wanted to write about the impact of recycling on climate change, what source would they most likely get their information from?
a. A peer reviewed study on the impact of microplastics in ocean water.
b. An article about what types of materials can be recycled.
c. A newspaper explaining how much tax money goes into recycling programs.
Based on research, which two answer choices are most likely the correct answer?
1. B & C
2. A & D
3. D & C
4. B & A
What is B & C.