The Corner of The Sheet - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The narrator describes a compulsive habit of chewing on the corner of a sheet while reading in bed. This habit progresses to the point where a significant portion of the sheet is chewed, creating a sensory experience that is both juicy and cool. Despite attempts to stop, the habit continues until the narrator falls asleep. In the morning, the chewed sheet is cold and unappealing, and by evening, it becomes crisp and dry. The narrator reflects on the habit, noting the damage caused to the sheets and expressing a desire to avoid thinking about it.

What triggers the narrator's habit of chewing the sheet?

• Talking on the phone

• Reading in bed

• Listening to music

• Watching TV

How does the narrator describe the sensation of chewing the sheet?

• It feels rough and unpleasant

• It becomes juicy and makes squishy noises

• It is dry and tasteless

• It is crunchy and loud

What happens to the sheet by the morning after the narrator chews it?

• It becomes colorful

• It turns cold and the narrator avoids touching it

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes warm and soft

What change occurs to the sheet by the evening after the chewing?

• It goes crisp and dry

• It becomes wet and sticky

• It turns into a different color

• It becomes larger

What evidence suggests the narrator's chewing habit affects the sheets?

• The sheets have tiny holes near the corner

• The sheets are perfectly intact

• The sheets are softer

• The sheets have a pleasant smell