Central Message Day 3

A central message should be a statement, not just one word. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is central message?

• Writing in complete sentences.

• The lesson you can learn from the story.

• The character's feelings in the story.

• A word that describes a noun.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

A thirsty crow found a pitcher with just a little water in the bottom. His long, slender beak could just touch the water, but he could not get a drink. Looking around, the crow notices many small stones lying nearby. Patiently, he picked up the stones one by one, and filled the pitcher until the water was high enough for him to get a drink.

What is the central message of this fable?

• Be brave and things can happen.

• He who hestitates is lost.

• Look before you leap.

• If you keep trying and being patient, you can figure it out.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

A thirsty crow found a pitcher with just a little water in the bottom. His long, slender beak could just touch the water, but he could not get a drink. Looking around, the crow notices many small stones lying nearby. Patiently, he picked up the stones one by one, and filled the pitcher until the water was high enough for him to get a drink.

Which sentence from the passage above BEST supports the central messagel of the story?

• "Patiently, he picked up the stones one by one, and filled the pitcher until the water was high enough for him to get a drink."

• "A thirsty cow found a pitcher with just a little water in the bottom."

• "Looking around, the crow notices many small stones lying nearby."

• "His long, slender beak could just touch the water, but he could not get a drink."

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Tara and Millie wanted to have a snack after school. "I want chocolate ice cream!" Tara said. "Me, too!" Millie said. Both girls raced to the kitchen. Tara got the ice cream out of the freezer. Millie got the bowls, spoons, and ice cream scoop. When Tara looked into the ice cream container, she saw that there was only enough for one serving of ice cream. She really wanted the chocolate ice cream. It was her absolute favorite snack in the world. "You know, I think I would rather have cookies," Tara told Millie. She gave the ice cream container to Millie and got some cookies out of the cupboard for herself.

What is the central message of this story?

• Cookies are better than chocolate ice cream.

• Snacking before dinner will ruin your appetite.

• Think of others before you think of yourself.

• Do not give in if you want something badly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

One way you could figure out the central message 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

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

A woodcutter was cutting a tree on the bank of a river. His axe flew out of his hands and fell into the water. As he stood by the water's edge crying at his loss, Mercury appeared and asked him the reason for his pain. The woodcutter cried and said, "I am a poor man. I have lost my axe in the river, and now I cannot work." Mercury dove into the river and came up with a golden axe. "Is this your axe?" asked Mercury. "No," answered the woodcutter. Mercury dove a second time and bringing up a silver axe asked if that was his. "No, that is not mine either," said the woodcutter. Once more, Mercury dove into the river and brought up the missing axe. The woodcutter was very happy to see his axe and could not thank Mercury enough. Mercury was pleased with the woodcutter's honesty and rewarded him with both the golden and silver axes. The woodcutter returned home happily with his gifts.

What is thecentral message of this story?

• One should be careful while using a sharp tool.

• People should learn to help each other.

• Being honest leads to good results.

• Accepting gifts from strangers is a good idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Draw a picture of your favorite animal (just try your best :) )

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7