Reading · Grade 1
The Rainy Day
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Dark clouds filled the sky, and soon it began to rain. Ella could not play outside, so she felt a little sad. Then Dad had an idea. He spread a big blanket over two chairs to make a cozy fort. Ella and Dad read books inside with a flashlight. The rain tapped on the window like tiny drums. It turned into the best afternoon of the week.
Why could Ella not play outside?
How did Ella feel at first?
What did Dad make with the blanket and chairs?
What did the rain sound like?
Answer Key
- Because it was raining.
- A little sad.
- A cozy fort.
- Tiny drums on the window.