Main Idea & Theme Sort

Move the description and examples to the correct column.

The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

What the story is mostly about.

When Julia fell off the monkey bars and broke her arm, she was terrified to go to the ER.

Although it had been a terrible day, Mike came home in a pleasant mood, hoping to have a good night.

Main Idea

Theme

Family always comes first.

Never give up on something important to you.

It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored.

Be thankful for what you have.

No matter the circumstances, a true friend will always be there for you.

She knew she would have to work hard, but Jana had always wanted to win the spelling bee.