The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder

What is the significance of the last sentence of the story:

Sometimes, however, when the mother has gone away some distance from her naughty son, you can still see that he is angry and is doing damage, but his mother's voice cannot be heard.

• It illustrates that the voices of the weak are rarely heard.

• It warns that children left unsupervised can create havoc.

• It demonstrates that damage can be done even when there is no noise.

• It explains why there is not always the sound of thunder when lightning is seen.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an intended moral of this folktale?

• Nature can be beautiful but dangerous.

• Weather cannot be easily forecasted.

• Failing to listen to one’s parents has consequences.

• Thunder does not always follow lightning.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5