1 Read the Story
📖 Read the story carefully. Then answer questions about the story elements.
The Rained-Out Picnic
On a Saturday morning at Cedar Hill Park, Jordan's family had just spread out their picnic blanket when dark clouds rolled in. Thunder rumbled, and fat raindrops started to fall onto their sandwiches.
Jordan felt disappointed that their planned picnic was ruined after they had packed all morning. His mom noticed his face and suggested they move everything to their car instead.
They ate their sandwiches inside the car while watching the rain patter on the windshield, laughing about their "picnic on wheels." Jordan decided it was actually one of the most fun lunches they'd ever had.
2 Find the Story Elements
🔍 Use the story to fill in each story element.
3 Beginning, Middle, End
📝 Write one sentence that tells what happened in each part of the story.
4 How Did the Main Character Feel?
😊 Think about the main character's feelings at different parts of "The Rained-Out Picnic." Draw a line to
match.
When the rain started
Right after the rain ruined plans
Moving the picnic to the car
Eating lunch in the car
😞 Disappointed
😔 Sad
🙂 Hopeful
😂 Happy & Amused
+ Bonus Reading Practice
Use this short practice to extend Set 8.
Topic words: trail, sign, tree, path
1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.
2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?