Central Message of a Story
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Objective
I can retell stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
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Warm-up video
Mind Blooming · 3:32
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Practice
4 questions
Imagine you read a story about a squirrel who is always trying to take nuts from other squirrels. At the end of the story, the squirrel learns to share and makes new friends. What is one question you could ask yourself to help you figure out the theme, or lesson, of this story?
Think about the story of Arthur at the beach. What were the consequences of Arthur's actions when he lied about drowning? How did those consequences help you understand the theme of the story?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Maria loves to draw, but she is afraid to show her drawings to anyone because she thinks they aren't good enough. One day, her teacher sees her drawing and is very impressed. The teacher encourages Maria to keep drawing and to share her art with others. Maria feels happy and proud and starts sharing her drawings, receiving lots of positive feedback. What is the central message or lesson of this story? A group of mice decide to put a bell on a cat so they can hear it coming. They discuss the plan and agree it is a good idea. However, when it comes time to actually put the bell on the cat, none of the mice are brave enough to do it. What is the central message or lesson of this story?”
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