"The Storm"

What is the central message of the poem?

• Thunderstorms can be scary.

• Thunderstorms can be entertaining.

• It is not fun being stuck inside during a thunderstorm.

• It is not easy trying to sleep during a thunderstorm.

Read line 9 from the poem:

"The pitter pat of pelting pops."

Which sentence describes why the poet uses these words?

• The words rhyme with each other.

• The words are repeated throughout the poem.

• The words end with the same letters.

• The words have the same beginning sounds.

What can the reader tell about the speaker from the poem?

• The speaker is excited and energized.

• The speaker is worried and tired.

• The speaker is angry and upset.

• The speaker is interested and comfortable.

What helps the speaker feel safe?

• flashing sky

• furry friends

• pelting pops

• rumbling room

What does the speaker mean by the phrase "quite a sight" in line 4?

• scary to see

• hard to see

• common to see

• amazing to see

What is making the noise on the roof?

• fireworks

• lightning

• rain

• thunder