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Emma's Rainy Day Adventure

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Grades 1–3ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRL.1.1RL.2.2

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About this printable Emma's Rainy Day Adventure science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 1-3)

This heartwarming story follows sisters Emma and May as they transform a gloomy rainy day into a fun-filled adventure. The girls demonstrate creativity and problem-solving by organizing an indoor picnic, complete with stuffed animal guests. They learn about estimating storm distances through thunder-counting, adding an educational element to their play. The story culminates in fort-building and the appearance of a rainbow, symbolizing the joy found in simple pleasures and sisterly bonding, even on dreary days.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Emma’s Rainy Day Adventure

Emma looked out the window and frowned. "It's raining again, May!" she said to her little sister. May smiled and replied, "Let's have an indoor picnic!" The girls spread a blanket on the living room floor. They made sandwiches and brought their stuffed animals to join the fun. As they ate, they heard thunder. "One, two, three..." Emma counted. BOOM! "The storm is three miles away," she explained. May clapped excitedly. After their picnic, they built a fort with blankets and pillows. Inside, they read stories and giggled as the rain pattered on the roof. When the sun finally peeked out, Emma and May saw a beautiful rainbow. "Rainy days can be fun too!"

 

 

 

Emma said, hugging her sister.

Comprehension quiz (4 questions)

1. What did Emma see when she looked out the window?

Sunshine
Snow
Rain
A rainbow

2. What did May suggest they do?

Go outside
Have an indoor picnic
Take a nap
Watch TV

3. How did Emma know how far away the storm was?

She looked it up on her phone
She guessed
She counted between the lightning and thunder
May told her

4. What did the girls see when the sun came out?

A pot of gold
A rainbow
A puddle
A bird
Curriculum

Common Core standards for Emma's Rainy Day Adventure

RL.1.1

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RL.2.2

Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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