Finding the Story's Lesson
2nd Grade English practice: A rabbit always raced without waiting for his friend, a turtle. One day, the rabbit got lost because he ran too fast alone. The turtle arrived later and knew the way. What lesson does this story teach. Part of meaning, themes & inference (Meaning, Themes & Inference).
~9 min
Many stories teach us a lesson or a central message. It's the big idea the author wants us to remember.
Defining the Central Message
What is the Central Message?
- It is the main lesson.
- It is the big idea.
- It is what the author wants you to learn.
The central message is the big idea or lesson an author wants you to remember after reading a story.