Central Idea - Moral

Front

What is the heart of the story, it is what the author wants you to learn from reading?

Back

central idea

Front

What is the central idea or moral of the story of 'The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs'?

Back

Be happy with what you have.

Front

A story's time and place is

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setting

Front

The problem in a story is called

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conflict

Front

This is sometimes called the "turning point" of the story.

Back

climax

Front

What is a short story with animals as characters and was created to teach a lesson?

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fable

Front

What is the central idea or moral of the story: "The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs"?

Back

Be happy with what you have.

Front

One way you could figure out the central idea is to...

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

Back

Think about what the character has learned