Theme
Central Idea
Story Elements
100

What does theme mean?

The lesson or moral of the story

100

What is the definition of central idea?

What the story is mostly about

100

The __________in a fiction story are the people or animals.

Characters
200

What is the theme of the following passage? "Edward was used to being left out at school. After all, he had been a social outcast since grade 1. This year, he was happy to have finally made one friend. That is why it was so hurtful when he overheard John making fun of him behind his back. The sadness overwhelmed him, and he felt like he was back where he started. Edward wondered if he would ever be happy.

The importance of freedom

200

Central idea and theme are the same

False

200

In the Summer during the day would be an example of the _____________ of a story.

Setting

300

One thing to think about when considering what the theme is

Think about what the character has learned

300

The central idea is supported by what?

Key Details

300

Once upon a time is an example of what?

Setting

400

A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.

True

400

Do we fid the central idea before or after reading the text?

Before reading

400

Cookie Monster is a character.

True
500

What is the difference between THEME and CENTRAL IDEA

The theme is the universal lesson it teaches, and the central idea is what the story is about

500

The central idea does not need supporting details.

False

500

They wanted to play basketball but only boys were allowed. So, they decided to start a team for girls. The girls team will practice together and they will compete against the boys team. This way they get to play their favorite sport. Which story element is shown here?

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