WorksheetsDetermining the Central Message
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Read the passage and select the correct central message.
It takes a lot of practice to play the piano.
Kara practiced a lot and did well.
Persistence pays off.
Read the passage and select the correct central message.
School work is more important than playing.
Don't put things off until the last minute.
Kevin should have done his book report first.
Read the passage and select the correct central message.
Don't judge people before you get to know them.
Sarah and Laila became good friends.
Friends are important.
Read the passage and select the correct central message.
You should always share everything.
Selfishness leads to unhappiness.
Cassie did not share her cookies.
A central message should be a statement, not just one word.
TRUE
FALSE
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 is the central message?
Sharing is caring
Never give up
Always be honest
Read the passage and select the correct central message.
You can buy more if you save your money.
Danny is smarter than Benny.
You should not spend all your money on candy.
Read the passage and select the correct central message.
Put things away when you are done using them.
You shouldn't leave crayons out in the sun.
Lucy is lazy and inconsiderate.
What is the central message of "Sharing the Crops"?
It is wrong to try to cheat others.
Never make a deal with a clever farmer.
The best part of a crop is usually at the top.
If a plan doesn't succeed, keep trying.
Part B Which sentence from the story is most important to the central message of the story?
"Madame Charity, you should get up earlier/"
"Then she got angry and yelled at Zel. . . ."
"From that day on, Madame Charity tried not to raise her voice in anger."
"Today he felt sorry for her."
What is the central message of this story?
Honesty is the best policy.
Kindness gets better results than anger.
Things are not always as the appear.
Beware of strangers.
A central message of "Zel, the Gentle Donkey" is that being kind to others can cause good things to happen. Explain how the actions of the characters in the story show this central message. Make a list of things from the story that tell you about the kindness of some of the characters. *Try using the R.A.P. strategy as best you can*
A central message should be a statement, not just one word.
TRUE
FALSE
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 is the central message?
Sharing is caring
Never give up
Always be honest
Practice makes perfect
What is the central message of 'Sharing the Crops'?
It is wrong to try to cheat others.
Never make a deal with a clever farmer.
The best part of a crop is usually at the top.
If a plan doesn't succeed, keep trying.
Which sentence from the story is most important to the central message of the story?
'Madame Charity, you should get up earlier.'
'Then she got angry and yelled at Zel. . .'
'From that day on, Madame Charity tried not to raise her voice in anger.'
'Today he felt sorry for her.'
What is the central message of this story?
Honesty is the best policy.
Kindness gets better results than anger.
Things are not always as they appear.
Beware of strangers.
A central message of 'Zel, the Gentle Donkey' is that being kind to others can cause good things to happen. Explain how the actions of the characters in the story show this central message. Make a list of things from the story that tell you about the kindness of some of the characters.
Use the R.A.P. strategy
List character actions
Summarize the story
Identify the main theme
What is the central message of the fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?
Slow and steady wins the race.
Fast and furious is the way to go.
Never trust a tortoise.
Hares are always faster.
In the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', what is the central message?
Always tell the truth.
Wolves are dangerous.
Boys should not lie.
Shepherds are responsible.
What is the central message of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?
Choices define our lives.
Always take the road less traveled.
Paths are predetermined.
Nature is beautiful.
Which of the following best describes the central message of 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein?
Selfless love and giving.
Trees are important.
Children should respect nature.
Always ask before taking.
What is the central message of the story 'The Ant and the Grasshopper'?
Prepare for the future.
Live in the moment.
Ants are hardworking.
Grasshoppers are lazy.
In the story 'The Lion and the Mouse', what is the central message?
Even the smallest can help the mighty.
Lions are the kings of the jungle.
Mice are clever creatures.
Friendship is important.
What is the central message of the story 'The Ugly Duckling'?
True beauty comes from within.
Ducks are beautiful.
Swans are superior.
Appearances are deceiving.
