Monday April 20
How can you tell the difference between the main idea and the theme? (4-6 sentences)
Tuesday April 21
No homework! We didn't have a chance to meet.
Wednesday April 22
Complete 2 more main idea boxes in your Main Idea and Theme chart.
Example: The characters were fighting aliens in order to save the world.
Example: The characters were fighting aliens in order to save the world.
Thursday April 23
Look at the summary of the book.
Example: I think the main idea is that Harry is learning how to be a wizard in order to escape from his boring life with his aunt and uncle. The reason I think this is because the summary said, "all Harry knows is a miserable life" "but all that is about to change." I think the theme is bravery. I think that Harry will have to be brave in order to change his life and deal with the magical world.
- Make a prediction about the main idea of the book ("The characters are doing _______ in order to ______ .") and why you think that might be the main idea.
- Then make a prediction about the theme of the book and why you think that might be the theme.
- Your predictions should be 4 sentences total!
Example: I think the main idea is that Harry is learning how to be a wizard in order to escape from his boring life with his aunt and uncle. The reason I think this is because the summary said, "all Harry knows is a miserable life" "but all that is about to change." I think the theme is bravery. I think that Harry will have to be brave in order to change his life and deal with the magical world.