Determining the Central Message

What does Determining the message mean?

• The key details

• The lesson in the story

• The story meaning

• Insight in the story

What was the central message in this story?

• Just give up

• You can do it

• You can do more than what you think you can

• Riding a bike is not that hard

What is the central message to "The Girl and the Apples"?

• Always go quickly to get the job done.

• Go faster, it's okay

• Faster is best

• Hurrying too much can actually waste time

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?

• 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 a fable?

• A) The moral or lesson it teaches

• B) The characters involved

• C) The setting of the story

• D) The length of the story

Which of the following best describes the central message of a story?

• A) The main events that occur

• B) The underlying theme or lesson

• C) The dialogue between characters

• D) The author's writing style

In the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare', what is the central message?

• A) Slow and steady wins the race

• B) Fast and furious is the way to go

• C) Always be prepared

• D) Never trust strangers