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1. Name Learning Objective We will identify1 the central message of a story. What are we going to do? What does identify mean? Identify means __________. CFU Activate Prior Knowledge Who is the character? What is the major event? Students, you already know how to identify the characters, and major events in a story. All stories we read also have a central message. Characters and major events help tell the central message. Now, we will identify the central message in a story. Make Connection Match(draw a line) 1 find Vocabulary

2. Concept Development • The central messagein a story is a lesson2about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand • the central message. Central message: Stealing is wrong. Baseball Glove 1. Alex hated his old glove. 2. He didn’t have any money to buy a new glove. 3. Alex decided to steal a new glove. 4. Alex got caught stealing and his parents punished3 him. 5. Alex was not allowed to play baseball all summer. 6. Alex learned that stealing is wrong. 46 words 2 something learned 3 made to suffer for doing something wrong Vocabulary CFU What could be a central message in a story? A a lesson about math B a lesson about being kind to people In your own words , what is the central message in a story? “The central message in a story is_________________________.”

3. Skill Development/Guided Practice • The central messagein a story is a lesson about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand the • central message. Identify the central message. Read the story carefully. Identify what characters do and the major events. (retell4) Identify the central message. (circle) Hint: What the character learns Identify what helped you determine5 the central message.(answer) Hint: Look back to the text to check your answer. 1 2 3 4 Better Grades 1. Ava needed help with reading. 2. Katie helped Ava by reading with her. 3. Later in the week, Katie was having trouble with math. 4. Ava was good at math and helped Katie. 5. Both girls got A’s on their next tests. 6. Ava and Katie learned that when you work together, good things can happen. 50 words 4 say again 5 figure out Vocabulary What text helped you determine the central message?A Ava needed help with reading. O Yes O No B Both girls got A’s on their next test. O Yes O No C Katie helped Ava by reading with her. O Yes O No How did I/you identify the central message? How did I/you identify what helped you determine the central message? CFU 3 4

4. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) • The central messagein a story is a lesson about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand the central message. Identify the central message. Read the story carefully. Identify what characters do and the major events. (retell) Identify the central message. (circle) Hint: What the character learns Identify what helped you determine the central message.(answer) Hint: Look back to the text to check your answer. 1 2 3 4 Basketball 1. Adrian found out that he should never give up. 2. Adrian tried out for basketball, but he did not make the team. 3. Instead of being sad or mad, Adrian worked even harder.4. He practiced6 every day to become better. 5. When he tried out for basketball again, he made the team! 48 words 6 do something over and over again Vocabulary What text helped you determine the central message?A Adrian tried out for basketball. O Yes O No B Adrian worked even harder. O Yes O No C He practiced every day. O Yes O No How did I/you identify the central message? How did I/you identify what helped you determine the central message? CFU 3 4

5. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CFU 1 2 3 4 5 New Pet 1. Kia wanted a pet but her mom said no. 2. She didn’t think Kia was ready to take care of a pet.3. Kia decided to walk dogs for her neighbors. 4. She wanted her Mom to see she could take care of a pet. 5. After a month Kia asked her mom to adopt a dog. 6. Mom said yes. 7. “You’re ready!” she said. 62 words The central message is “if you want something, you have to prove you’re responsible” because_______________. Use details from the story to support the central message.

6. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CFU 1 2 3 4 5 Jack’s Ball 1. Jack kicked his soccer ball so hard it flew over the fence. 2. The ball ruined Mrs. Gomez’s rose garden. 3. Jack felt bad and wanted to fix the garden.4. Jacks’ dad took him to buy new roses. 5. Jack used his allowance7 to replace the ruined roses. 6. Mrs. Gomez was very happy her garden was fixed. 53 words The central message is “take responsibility for your mistakes” because_________________. Use details from the story to support the central message. 7 money earned doing chores Vocabulary

7. Relevance • The central messagein a story is a lesson about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand the central message. Identifying the central message in a story will help you understand your favorite stories. 1 Pinocchio Little Red Riding Hood “Always tell the truth” “Don’t talk to strangers” Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to identify the central message in a story? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to identify the central message in a story? You may give me my reason or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? CFU

8. The central messagein a story is a lesson about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand the central message. Identify the central message. Skill Closure Read the story carefully. Identify what characters do and the major events. (retell) Identify the central message. (circle) Hint: What the character learns 1 3 2 Word Bank Spelling Test 1. Stephen wanted a good grade, so he decided to cheat. 2. He copied off Jim’s test. 3. The teacher saw Stephen cheating. 4. Stephen got an F on the test and could not go to recess for a week. 5. Stephen now knew that cheating was not the right thing to do. 37 words central messagelessonlife Access Common Core Using the story above, answer the question. In your own words, what was the major event? The major event was______________________________. Summary Closure What did you learn today about identifying the central message of a story? (Pair-Share)Use words from the word bank.

9. Name Independent Practice • The central messagein a story is a lesson about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand the central message. Identify the central message. Read the story carefully. Identify what characters do and the major events. (retell) Identify the central message. (circle) Hint: What the character learns Identify what helped you determine the central message.(answer) Hint: Look back to the text to check your answer. 1 2 3 4 Ebbie Elephant 1. Ebbie Elephant always wanted to be in the circus. 2. She practiced day and night until she was good at many tricks. 3. She could juggle and stand on one leg. 4. At the try-out for the circus, Ebbie was the best elephant the circus had ever seen! 5. From that time on, Ebbie knew she had to practice to be good at something. 60 words What text helped you determine the central message?A … always wanted to be in the circus. O Yes O No B She practiced day and night… O Yes O No C She could juggle and stand on one leg. O Yes O No

10. Independent Practice (continued) • The central messagein a story is a lesson about life. • What characters do and the major events help readers understand the central message. Identify the central message. Read the story carefully. Identify what characters do and the major events. (retell) Identify the central message. (circle) Hint: What the character learns Identify what helped you determine the central message.(answer) Hint: Look back to the text to check your answer. 1 2 3 4  Freddie Frog 1. 1. One day, Freddie found out that he was brave even though he was small. 2. For a long time, Freddie was not very brave. 3. When his friends leapt1 over rocks, he would say, “I’m too small.” 4. When his friends asked him to swim, he would say, “I can’t.”5. One day a tadpole2 was stuck in a pond. 6. Without thinking, Freddie leapt to the rescue3! 7. He jumped over rocks into the pond. 8. He swam and helped the tadpole to safety. 60 words What text helped you determine the central message?A Freddie leapt to the rescue. O Yes O No B Freddie was not very brave. O Yes O No C He jumped over rocks into the pond. O Yes O No 1 jump very far and high 2 baby frog 3 save someone from danger Vocabulary

11. Name Guided Practice 1 Helping 1. Mason was very helpful. 2. When his mom needed help with the dishes, he helped. 3. When his dad needed help mowing the lawn, he helped. 4. When his friends needed something, he helped. 5. But when Mason got sick with the flu, he needed help. 6. His parents and all his friends helped him get better. 7. Mason knew then that when you help others, they will help you. 51 words Access Common Core Using the story above, answer the questions.(retell) What did the character do? What was the major event?

12. Name Guided Practice 2 Best Friends 1. Paul had many good friends. 2. But one day, he learned that he could make friends with people who were different. 3. Jake was the only blind1 student in first grade. 4. Jake was quiet and kept to himself. 5. One day, Paul saw Jake reading the same book he was reading but in Braille2. 6. Paul went to Jake and the two boys talked about their favorite characters. 7. Paul and Jake became best friends. 1 not able to see 2 reading for the blind with raised dots read by touching Vocabulary Access Common Core Which of the following is a life lesson that could be a central message in a story? (Pair-Share)

13. Name Periodic Review 3 “I Want More” 1. Kyla was very greedy1 and never shared. 2. She always wanted more! 3. Because she never shared, kids did not play with her. 4. When Kyla saw kids having fun, she wanted to join. 5. She asked if she could play. 6. The kids said sure and asked Kyla to bring her toys along. 7. But Kyla did not want to share her toys. 8. She went home and was sad and alone. 9. Kyla found out that sharing is part of making friends and having fun. 64 words Is the central message “sharing is a part of making friends and having fun?” Yes or No 1 always wanting more Vocabulary Access Common Core What events from the story above helped you determine the central message?

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