Central Message of Stories
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Objective
I can retell stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures.
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Warm-up video
Mind Blooming · 3:32
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Practice
4 questions
What is the "theme" of a story, as explained in the video?
Imagine a character who always brags about how strong they are, but then fails to lift a heavy box. What is one possible lesson or theme of this short story? Explain your answer.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine a story about a squirrel who is always trying to take nuts from other squirrels, but then learns that sharing is better. Retell the story in your own words and explain what the central message or lesson of the story is. Imagine a story about a fox who tricks a crow into dropping a piece of cheese, but then the fox feels guilty. Retell the story in your own words and explain what the central message or lesson of the story is. ”
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