Central Message Practice

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

• Life is short; make the most of it.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Don't be lazy. 

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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.

• You should always share everything.

• Selfishness leads to unhappiness.

• Cassie did not share her cookies.

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 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.

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?

• Don't steal.

• Don't judge others.

• Being beautiful is the most important thing.

• Swans are prettier than ducks.