Main Idea
What is the main idea of The Lion and the Mouse?
Even the smallest creature can help someone big.
What does the word bravery mean?
Courage; not being afraid to do something hard.
Name the four main story elements we use on our 4-square chart.
Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution.
What is a fable?
A short story that teaches a lesson.
Finish the sentence: “One day, I woke up and…”
Make sure it's creative!
True or False: The main idea is always just one word.
False (it’s a sentence that sums up the passage).
Give a synonym for curious.
Inquisitive, interested, eager to know.
Who were the characters in The Lion and the Mouse?
A lion and a mouse.
Who is usually in fables: people or animals?
Animals with human traits.
True or False: Good stories always have a beginning, middle, and end.
True
What detail supports the main idea that “reading is important”?
Books teach new information.
What is an antonym for stubborn?
Flexible, easygoing, cooperative.
What was the problem in The Lion and the Mouse?
The lion was trapped in a hunter’s net.
What is the moral of The Tortoise and the Hare?
Slow and steady wins the race.
What’s one thing that makes a story ending satisfying?
The problem is solved / lesson learned.
Find the main idea: “A dog barked all night, chewed the shoes, and made a mess in the kitchen.”
The dog was being naughty.
Use the word rescue in a sentence.
Mrs Fritz decides
What was the solution in The Lion and the Mouse?
The mouse chewed through the ropes to set the lion free.
Which fable teaches the lesson “Don’t cry for help if it isn’t real”?
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Imagine you are invisible for one day. Write one sentence about what you’d do.
No wrong answers here!
Explain the difference between the main idea and a supporting detail.
Main idea = the big picture; Detail = evidence/example that proves it.
Which word means “thankful”: stubborn, grateful, clever, or curious?
Grateful.
Why do authors include problems and solutions in stories?
To make the story interesting and show how characters grow or change.
Compare a folktale and a fable — what’s different?
Fables = short stories with morals, folktales = cultural stories passed down (may not always have a clear moral).
Why do authors sometimes use talking animals in stories?
To make lessons easier to understand and more fun for readers.