Matching Stories to Morals

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1. Ben always waited until the last minute to start his projects. One day he had a big science project due. He started it the night before and didn't have time to finish. His grade was low, and he felt embarrassed presenting a messy project. Which moral fits BEST?

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Ben’s trouble comes from waiting too long to start.

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Matching Stories To Morals - Quiz

Can you match the right lesson to the right story? In this quiz, you’ll read story situations and choose the moral that fits best based on what the characters do, what they learn, and what consequences follow. You’ll practice using story evidence to support your choice and learn how more... see morethan one detail in the story often points to the same lesson. By the end, you’ll be able to quickly recognize which moral belongs to which story.
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2. A girl helps clean the classroom even though no one will see her do it. Which moral fits best?

Explanation

The girl acts kindly without needing attention.

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3. True or False: One way to match a moral to a story is to ask, “What did the main character learn?”

Explanation

The character’s learning often points to the moral.

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4. A rabbit loved to show off how fast he could run. He made fun of a turtle for being slow. The turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit rushed ahead, then took a nap. The turtle kept going and won. Which moral matches the story?

Explanation

The careful turtle wins because he keeps going steadily.

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5. Which moral would MOST likely match a story where a character loses friends because they never keep their promises?

Explanation

The story would show consequences of broken promises.

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6. Noah wanted to win the spelling bee so badly that he refused to help his little sister practice for her class spelling test. After he won, he found out his sister had done poorly and felt sad. He realized that winning didn't feel as good as helping his sister would have. Which moral fits best?

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The story would show consequences of broken promises.

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7. Which story idea fits the moral “Be content with what you have”?

Explanation

Wanting more and more is the opposite of being content.

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8. The moral should be supported by more than one detail in the story.

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Several events usually support the same message.

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9. A little bird was too scared to fly. She watched her brothers and sisters jump from the nest and soar. Finally, she took a deep breath and tried. Her wings were shaky, but she flew. Which moral fits best?

Explanation

The bird overcomes fear by trying.

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10. Which moral MOST closely fits a story about someone who wins a contest by cheating and feels guilty instead of happy?

Explanation

The guilt shows cheating ruins the victory.

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11. Lily always took the biggest piece of cake at parties. One day, she arrived late and got only a tiny slice. She felt upset and suddenly understood how her friends must have felt when she grabbed the biggest piece. Which moral fits best?

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She learns how greedy behavior affects people.

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12. Which story idea fits the moral “Think before you act”?

Explanation

Not thinking first leads directly to a problem.

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13. If a moral doesn't match the story details, it's probably not the right one.

Explanation

The moral must fit events and choices.

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14. Two friends both wanted to be team captain. Instead of fighting, they decided to take turns leading. They found that sharing leadership actually made their team stronger. Which moral fits best?

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Sharing leadership benefits the whole team.

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15. What is the BEST way to check if a moral matches a story?

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Morals should be big ideas that match story details.

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Ben always waited until the last minute to start his projects. One day...
A girl helps clean the classroom even though no one will see her do...
True or False: One way to match a moral to a story is to ask, “What...
A rabbit loved to show off how fast he could run. He made fun of a...
Which moral would MOST likely match a story where a character loses...
Noah wanted to win the spelling bee so badly that he refused to help...
Which story idea fits the moral “Be content with what you have”?
The moral should be supported by more than one detail in the story.
A little bird was too scared to fly. She watched her brothers and...
Which moral MOST closely fits a story about someone who wins a contest...
Lily always took the biggest piece of cake at parties. One day, she...
Which story idea fits the moral “Think before you act”?
If a moral doesn't match the story details, it's probably not the...
Two friends both wanted to be team captain. Instead of fighting, they...
What is the BEST way to check if a moral matches a story?
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