Storm in the Night

What does the grandfather decide to do with Thomas when the electricity goes out in the house?

• Tell him a story

• Sing him a song

• Teach him how to dance

• Watch TV

Why is Thomas able to hear and smell things more clearly when the electricity is out?

• He cannot hear or see better in the dark

• Because he cannot see in the dark, he uses his other senses

• The smells are stronger during the storms

• The thunder makes it hard to hear

Why does Thomas hold his cat tight?

• His cat is scared

• His grandfather is scared

• Thomas is afraid of the storm, so he hold his cat for comfort

• Thomas doesn't want his cat to run away

Why does Thomas smile when grandfather says he will tell him a story about when he was a boy?

• Thomas's cat's tail tickled his nose

• Grandfather tickled Thomas when he said it

• Grandfather's stories are always funny

• It seemed funny that his grandfather was ever a boy

What lesson can we learn from this story?

• Good overcomes evil

• It is important to face your fears

• Love conquers all

• Friendship is important

Which sentence supports the lesson we can learn from this story?

• "That's not a good name for a dog"

• "I lay there shivering at every clap of thunder"

• "Having overcome my fear enough to forgot myself and think about Melvin, I wasn't afraid of storms anymore"

• "He was worried about the puppy, so he didn't stop to think about me"

But the wind whooped windily through the tree on the lawn, ________ branches and tearing off twigs

The wings of the bird made a ________ noise

"Tell it," Thomas ________

We heard the ________ of thunder and the patter of rain.