Sixth Grade ELA

1. Explain the difference between a theme and the main idea of a story. Use an example to illustrate your explanation.

2. Describe three strategies you can use to identify the theme of a story.

3. Read the following short story: "A young girl named Maya was nervous about starting at a new school. She worried about making friends and fitting in. On her first day, she sat alone at lunch, feeling isolated. A boy named Alex noticed her and invited her to join his table. He introduced her to his friends, and Maya quickly felt welcomed. By the end of the week, Maya realized that being different wasn't a bad thing and that true friends accept you for who you are." What is a possible theme of this story? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.