Determining the Central Message

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."