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Unit 4-4 “Central Idea or Theme” - Guided Notes
Word
Dictionary Definition
Definition in your own words
central idea
inference
theme
character
plot
setting
Fill In the Blanks:
____________________________________ is more than just an entertaining story.
Literature shares _________________________, struggles, feelings, and motivations that are ____________________ to all people.
A lesson, message, or moral about life, that is expressed in a story is a _____________________.
A story’s theme is ________________________. Meaning it can be applied to all people not just the ________________________ in the story.
Authors _________ _____________ state a theme directly.
Readers must make __________________________ to figure out a story’s theme.
The theme of the story is often written as a short _______________________ that expresses the life lesson or ____________________ of the story.
A story’s ___________________ ________________ is what the story is mainly about.
Unlike _____________________ , a story’s central idea ___________________ apply to all people. It is ________________________ to the story.
Determining a story’s _______________________ and ___________________ ___________________ help you better understand the _______________ and meaning of the story.
True or False
True or False - A story’s central idea is a lesson or message about life.
True or False - A theme is inferred by readers and developed over the course of the text.
True or False - Specific details about the main characters and setting are often included in the central idea.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the theme of a story?
a message about life that is explored and expressed
a statement that gives the most important facts of the story
the idea that connects the story's parts
the key details regarding characters and plot
2. Which of the following statements is an example of a theme?
The main character of the story is a ten-year old boy named Troy.
It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.
When faced with a challenge, two brothers realize the importance of cooperation.
The story takes place in the future and warns about the dangers of technology.
3. Which of the following is the central idea of a story?
the key details in a story
the qualities of the main characters
the message that the author expresses through key details in the text
the idea that connects the story’s parts
Unit 4-5 “Summarizing Literary Text” - Guided Notes
Word
Dictionary Definition
Definition in your own words
objective
summary
Fill In the Blanks:
A _____________________ of a literary text is a shortened version of a work that highlights its ________________ ____________________.
A summary should NOT include _________________________ details.
An objective summary is not influenced by _____________________ feelings.
Multiple Choice:
1. Which of the following is the definition of a summary?
a. A detailed retelling of a story including all minor details
b. A shortened version of a work that focuses on the main points
c. A subjective analysis of a literary text
d. A comparison of different literary works
2. What should a summary NOT include?
a. Key details of the story
b. Minor details that are not crucial to the main points
c. Personal opinions
d. Descriptions of characters and setting
3. What is an objective summary?
a. A summary that includes personal feelings and biases
b. A summary that is influenced by the reader's emotions
c. A summary that focuses only on the main points of the text
d. A summary that includes all details of the story