Theme & Author's Message

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Sample questions

1. What is the most important lesson we learn from the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

○ A. Running fast is the best way to win.

✓ B. Slow and steady wins the race.

○ C. Hares like to take naps.

○ D. Tortoises are very quiet.

Answer: B. Slow and steady wins the race. — Think about the big lesson the story wants to teach you.

2. What is the main message of 'The Little Red Hen'?

○ A. It's fun to bake bread.

○ B. Friends should always share everything.

✓ C. If you want to enjoy the reward, you must help with the work.

○ D. Hens are good at farming.

Answer: C. If you want to enjoy the reward, you must help with the work. — What did the hen learn about getting help from her friends?

3. What lesson can we learn from 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?

○ A. Wolves are scary animals.

○ B. Shepherds have a hard job.

○ C. It's fun to play tricks on people.

✓ D. Always tell the truth, or people won't believe you when it matters.

Answer: D. Always tell the truth, or people won't believe you when it matters. — What happened when the boy didn't tell the truth?

Identify the central message or lesson (theme) of a familiar story.
Provide evidence from the text to support an identified theme.
Distinguish between the main idea of a story and its underlying theme.
Compare the themes of two different stories.
Create a public service announcement (PSA) based on a theme from a story, explaining its importance and how it applies to real life.

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