This is a quick reading exercise that can be used as guided or independent practice after teaching students the concept of a story’s theme, lesson, or central message. You can also assign as homework or use as an exit ticket to assess which students mastered the concept.This handout has 1 short story, adapted from Aesop's Fables, with 4-5 assessment questions including a detail/character-related question. ♥♥ PLEASE NOTE: This worksheet can be found within a comprehensive value pack on main idea