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Reading: Literature3rd Grade
RL.3.2
Recount stories including fables, folktales, and myths; determine the central message, lesson, or moral.
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After reading fables or folktales, ask 'What lesson was the author trying to teach?'Free sample questions
Question 1The crow found a piece of cheese. A fox said, "What a beautiful voice you must have! Please sing for me." The crow opened its beak to sing, and the cheese fell right into the fox's mouth. What is the moral of this fable?- Don't trust flattery from someone who wants something
- Foxes are faster than crows
- Crows can't sing
- Cheese is delicious
Question 2A boy cried "Wolf!" when there was no wolf, just to get attention. The villagers came running twice. When a real wolf appeared and the boy cried for help, no one believed him. What is the central message?- Wolves are dangerous
- Boys shouldn't be shepherds
- Lying destroys trust
- Villagers are mean
Question 3King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. His wish came true! But when his food, his flowers, and even his daughter turned to gold, he begged for the wish to be taken away. What lesson does this myth teach?- Magic always works out well
- Kings are always happy
- Gold is the most valuable thing
- Be careful what you wish for — greed has consequences
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