Midnight Surprise Worksheet

The poet uses the word freckly in line 12 to help readers understand -

• A. where the mother dog lays as the narrator enters

• B. why most animals are not just one color

• C. that the new pups have specific markings

• D. how many puppies were born

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why does the narrator sneak in "as quiet as can be?"

• She wants to sneak up and give Daisy a fright.

• She plans to count the newborn pups before the mother spots her.

• She is afraid she will prevent the puppies from being born.

• She does not want to disturb the mother dog.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The imagery used in lines 6-10 sets the night's scene. Which of the following best describes what is occurring in these lines?

• The scene describes the quiet and stillness of the night using vivid imagery.

• The lines depict a busy marketplace filled with people.

• The imagery shows a bright and sunny afternoon.

• The lines describe a stormy night with thunder and lightning.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is one important effect of the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• It creates a rhythm that emphasizes the quick actions of the poem.

• It helps the reader visualize the problem the speaker experiences.

• It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.

• It helps explain how Dalmatians got their spots.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read these lines from the poem: In the middle of a stormy night, our Dalmatian gave us such a fright. These lines reveal that the speaker -

• is surprised that there are only three puppies

• is concerned about her pregnant dog

• is alarmed easily by severe weather conditions

• enjoys sneaking around in the middle of the night

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Imagine the tornado siren sounds and masses of storm clouds and touch down! What is the Smart People action to take? (Hint: Only double tornadoes.)

• Seek shelter immediately and avoid staying in your car.

• Drive towards the tornado to get a better view.

• Stay in your car and keep driving.

• Stand outside to take pictures of the tornado.

The basic weather conditions necessary for tornadoes to develop are:

• Warm, moist air meeting cold, dry air

• Clear skies and calm winds

• High pressure and low humidity

• Consistent temperatures and light rain

Being a storm chaser is a challenge because:

• it involves facing dangerous weather conditions.

• it is always safe and predictable.

• it requires no special skills or equipment.

• it guarantees easy and accurate weather predictions.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Meteorologists use which of the following technologies to predict tornadoes?

• Doppler radar and computer models

• Seismographs and telescopes

• Sonar and underwater cameras

• Barometers and anemometers

Which of these ideas is supported by information in paragraphs 1 and 2?

• Storm chasers alert first responders about people who need medical assistance after a tornado strikes.

• Storm chasers risk their own safety and risk that of their families during severe weather.

• Storm chasers travel to key areas to document, with electronics and digital technology, dangerous conditions as they unfold.

• Storm chasers are not directly involved with electronics and digital technology.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2