Rainy Day




Reading:

My name is Mimi.
Today is January 26, 2012.
Today is a rainy day.
I am happy today.


Why am I happy?
I am happy because it is raining!
Is that strange?
Well…maybe.


But I like it when it rains.
The rain makes me happy.
I like rainy days.
I do not like sunny days.


I like the sound of the rain.
I like the clouds.
The clouds are gray.
The clouds are big.
I like the rain.


Comprehension Questions:

1) What is the weather like in the story?

A. It is hot and sunny.
B. It is cool and cloudy.
C. It is dark and snowy.
D. It is cloudy and rainy.

2) What is the date in the story?

A. March 4, 2012
B. January 26, 2012
C. April 10, 1990
D. November 28, 1990

3) Why is Mimi happy?

A. because it is her birthday
B. because she passed the test
C. because it is raining
D. because she won the game

4) Does Mimi like sunny days?

A. Yes, she does like sunny days.
B. No, she does not like sunny days.

5) What are the clouds like?

A. high and red
B. blue and scary
C. big and gray
D. green and small

6) What does Mimi like about the rain?

I. the smell of the rain
II. the sound of the rain

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II