Central Message

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The Fox and the Crow: A crow, holding cheese, is flattered by a fox. He sings, drops the cheese, and the fox takes it. What is the moral?

Back

Don't believe everything you hear.

Front

The Fox and the Stork: A fox served soup in flat bowls, making it impossible for the stork to eat. Later, the stork served stew in tall jars, teaching the fox a lesson about kindness.

Back

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Front

The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs: A man had a hen that laid a golden egg daily. Unhappy, he killed her, hoping for treasure, but found nothing. Moral?

Back

Be happy with what you have.

Front

Heart of the story; what the author wants you to learn.

Back

D. central message

Front

Short story with animals that teaches a lesson?

Back

A. fable

Front

A Grasshopper sings and plays while an Ant works hard for winter. When winter comes, the Grasshopper begs the Ant for food. What is the central message?

Back

work before you play

Front

Lesson from Ty's experience in Yosemite Elementary:

Back

It is best to always be yourself.

Front

Tara and Millie wanted a snack. Tara chose cookies over her favorite chocolate ice cream to let Millie have it. What is the moral?

Back

Think of others before you think of yourself.

Front

Figuring out the central message:

Back

Think about what the character has learned.

Front

Difference between CENTRAL MESSAGE and MAIN IDEA?

Back

Theme is a universal lesson; main idea is what a story is about.