A main idea is specific to a story, while a theme is a universal lesson. Practice identifying the difference between main ideas and themes with this fun sorting activity!
What you need:
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Scissors
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Glue
How to prep:
- Cut out and laminate (optional) the cards.
Directions:
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Cut out the following sentences.
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Using your knowledge of main idea vs. theme and the table on the following page, paste the sentences into the correct column.