Central Messages

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

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