This is a quick reading comprehension exercise that can be used as independent practice after teaching the skill of finding the theme, central message or moral of a story. The worksheet includes a short story adapted from Aesop’s Fables, with 5 assessment questions on the passage's theme and details. It can also be used as a test or exit slip for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade (RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2). Activity Time: about 10 minutes What is theme in this exercise? Theme is the main message