Transcription of Topic: Main Idea: Theme - Language arts
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Understanding the Difference . Topic: main Idea: Theme : What does TOPIC mean? What does main IDEA mean? What does Theme mean? The subject of the story A few words on what the story is about The central meaning or purpose to (not as detailed as paraphrasing/retelling) the story A generalization about life Literary Example: Literary Example: Literary Example: (Based on: Cinderella) (Based on: Cinderella) (Based on: Cinderella). A slave girl/ princess Slave girl Kindness turns into a princess Perseverance through magic. Never giving up hope Informational Example: Informational Example: Informational Example: (Based on: Water, Water, Everywhere) (Based on: Water, Water, Everywhere) (Based on: Water, Water, Everywhere). Water Cycle How the water cycle works Weather Questions from TASK CARDS: Questions from TASK CARDS: Questions from TASK CARDS: What topic is covered in the What is the main IDEA of this What is a positive result of _____.
Understanding the Difference… MDCPS – Division of Language Arts/Reading, December 2010 Topic: Main Idea: Theme: What does TOPIC mean? The subject of the story
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