Theme and Central Ideas in Literature and Film
Theme and Central/Main Idea
What is central/main idea?
After you read a book or see a
movie, do you ever tell someone
else what it is about? When you
do this, you state the main idea.
The main idea is what something
is mostly about.
Main idea/central idea
Main idea = central idea
Main ideas are typically found in a literary passage.
Central ideas are found in an informational text.
Use the
WIN strategy
to help determine the central/main idea:
WHO/WHAT
-
Figure out the most important
who
or
what
INFORMATION
-
Figure out the most important
information
about
the who or what
NUMBER OF WORDS
-
Write the main idea using the fewest possible
number
of words
Theme
The theme is the lesson or message that the writer
wants to get across in his or her story.
Usually theme is a statement about life or the way
the world works. People apply these lessons or
ideas to their own lives.
How do I find theme?
To find the theme, ask yourself, What lesson did the
main character in the story learn or fail to learn?
Other questions to ask yourself:
What is the moral of the story?
What lesson is the author trying to teach?
Which idea in the story can relate to everyday life?
How are the theme and central idea
developed throughout the text?
Through characters’ actions
Through key plot details
Through the conflict
Common themes
The more you read, the more you will notice that
some themes are used again and again. Here are
some common themes:
Too much pride can destroy a person
Crime does not pay
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Going through hard times can make a person
stronger
Love conquers all
Now you try
Identify theme and strategies of finding theme within a story.
Identify central idea and main idea
What are similarities and differences between the two?
What strategy do I want to use to find central/main idea?
How are theme, main idea, and central idea are developed in a text
(hint: think of point of view)
Delve into the concepts of theme and central/main idea in literary works and movies. Learn how to identify and distinguish between them, uncover the central message or lesson in a narrative, and explore how themes are developed through characters, plot details, and conflicts. Discover common themes that resonate across various stories, offering timeless lessons for readers and viewers alike.
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Theme and Central/Main Idea Theme and Central/Main Idea
After you read a book or see a movie, do you ever tell someone else what it is about? When you do this, you state the main idea. The main idea is what something is mostly about. What is central/main idea? What is central/main idea?
Main idea = central idea Main ideas are typically found in a literary passage. Central ideas are found in an informational text. Use the WIN strategy WIN strategy to help determine the central/main idea: WHO/WHAT WHO/WHAT - - Figure out the most important who who or what what INFORMATION INFORMATION - - Figure out the most important information the who or what information about NUMBER OF WORDS NUMBER OF WORDS - - Write the main idea using the fewest possible number number of words Main idea/central idea Main idea/central idea
The theme is the lesson or message that the writer wants to get across in his or her story. Usually theme is a statement about life or the way the world works. People apply these lessons or ideas to their own lives. Theme Theme
To find the theme, ask yourself, What lesson did the main character in the story learn or fail to learn? Other questions to ask yourself: What is the moral of the story? What lesson is the author trying to teach? Which idea in the story can relate to everyday life? How do I find theme? How do I find theme?
Through characters actions Through key plot details Through the conflict How are the theme and central idea How are the theme and central idea developed throughout the text? developed throughout the text?
The more you read, the more you will notice that some themes are used again and again. Here are some common themes: Too much pride can destroy a person Crime does not pay Treat others the way you want to be treated Going through hard times can make a person stronger Love conquers all Common themes Common themes
Identify theme and strategies of finding theme within a story. Identify central idea and main idea What are similarities and differences between the two? What strategy do I want to use to find central/main idea? How are theme, main idea, and central idea are developed in a text (hint: think of point of view) Now you try Now you try
