Finding the Story's Lesson

~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.