Central Message of a Story
Learning Objective
I can retell stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Imagine you read a story about a squirrel who is always trying to take nuts from other squirrels. At the end of the story, the squirrel learns to share and makes new friends. What is one question you could ask yourself to help you figure out the theme, or lesson, of this story?
2. Think about the story of Arthur at the beach. What were the consequences of Arthur's actions when he lied about drowning? How did those consequences help you understand the theme of the story?
3. Goldilocks goes into the house of the three bears and causes a lot of trouble. She eats their porridge, sits in their chairs, and sleeps in their beds. Eventually, the bears come home and scare her away. What do you think is the central message or lesson of this story? Explain your answer.
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