Central Message and Relevant Details

This is the lesson of the story, it is what the author wants you to learn from reading.

• A. topic

• B. details

• C. main idea

• D. central message

The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs

Once upon a time, a man had a wonderful hen that laid a golden egg every day. But he wasn't happy with this. He thought that the hen must have a treasure inside her.

He killed the hen and cut her open, only to find that she was just like other chickens inside. Now he was very unhappy.

What is the moral of the story?

• A. Chickens are all alike.

• B. Be happy with what you have.

• C. Big problems can be solved.

• D. Good farmers take care of their hens.

What is the central message of this story?

• Eat your vegetables.

• Don't brag. Be modest.

• Don't talk to strangers.

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

What is the central message of this story?

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't steal.

• Respect your elders.

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

What is the central message of this story?

• Don't steal.

• Don't judge others.

• Being beautiful is the most important thing.

• Swans are prettier than ducks.

What is the central message of this story?

• Respect your elders.

• Don't steal.

• Don't be lazy.

• Help others because what goes around comes around.

What is the central message of this story?

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

• Don't be lazy.

• Our friends are always there for us.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

One day, I was at the store with my mom. She let me

choose a candy bar to eat. I begged her for two candy

bars. When she said no, I threw a fit. Then she said that I

couldn’t get any candy. What did I learn?

• Always be honest

• Never give up

• Sharing is caring

• Don't be greedy

When I learned how to ride my bike, I practiced for six

weeks straight. I fell a lot at first. However, I kept trying.

Suddenly I was riding on my own. What did I learn?

• Sharing is caring

• Never give up

• Always be honest

Mom said that if I wanted a new Lego set, I had to buy it

with my own money. I did weekly chores, I helped the

neighbors with jobs, and I babysat my cousins. I saved

enough to buy the Lego set on my own. What did I learn?

• Hard work pays off

• Be a good sport

• Don't be greedy

• Sharing is caring