Finding the Central Message
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focused on identifying the central message or moral of a story through reading comprehension exercises.
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Finding the Central Message
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Read the following passage carefully. Then, answer the questions about the central message of the story.
The Little Tree
Once, there was a small apple tree in a big orchard. All the other trees were tall and bore many fruits, but the little tree was still growing. It felt sad and wished it could be like the others. One day, a wise old owl landed on its branch. "Why the long face, little one?" asked the owl. The little tree explained its sadness. The owl hooted softly. "Every tree has its own time to grow and bear fruit. Your purpose is not to be like the others, but to be the best you can be. Your roots are strong, and you are reaching for the sun. Soon, your time will come." The little tree listened and understood. It stopped comparing itself to others and focused on growing strong. In time, it grew tall and bore the sweetest apples in the entire orchard.
1. What is the central message of 'The Little Tree'?
Apples are the sweetest fruit.
It's important to be patient and believe in yourself.
Old owls give good advice.
All trees grow at the same rate.
2. The little tree was sad because it compared itself to .
3. The wise old owl taught the tree to focus on instead of others.
4. How did the little tree's feelings change after talking to the owl?
5. The little tree immediately grew tall after listening to the owl.
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False
6. Think about a time when you learned an important lesson like the little tree. Describe the situation and what lesson you learned.