
Reading Plus 2A Lesson 4 (V1)
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Reading Plus 2A Lesson 4 (V1)
Main Idea and Themes:
Determining Main Idea
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The main idea of a text tells what the text is mainly about. Usually, the main idea can be stated in a one-sentence summary. This sentence tells you the “who” and “what” of the story. The main idea tells what happened and who it happened to. For many stories, there is another important piece of information you need to know in addition to the main idea. It is the theme of the story. The theme is the lesson or message of the story.
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Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of this story? Flip back if you need to review.
A. A food store’s workers chase after two mice.
B. A country mouse finds out what it is like to live in the city.
C. A city mouse decides to move to the country.
D. Two mice are captured by a cat.
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Multiple Choice
2. What is the theme of this story? Flip back if you need to review.
A. It is more important to have friends than to be famous.
B. You should not try to do too many things at one time.
C. It is better to have simple things and be safe, than it is to have fancy things and be in danger.
D. Do not say anything that might hurt the feelings of friends or family, or cause them any pain.
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Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of this story? Flip back if you need to review.
A. A mother hides candy from her son.
B. A boy’s hand gets stuck in a jar.
C. A boy breaks a jar and gets hurt.
D. A mother sells candy to make money.
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Multiple Choice
What is the theme of this story? Flip back if you need to review.
A. There is a time for work and a time for play.
B. Kindness is never wasted.
C. Do not try to do too much at once.
D. Do not play tricks on your friends or family.
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Main Idea and Themes:
Determining Main Idea
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