Beginning
What event happened before Marcus arrived at school?
Marcus checked the weather forecast at home.
What event signaled that the weather was becoming dangerous?
Thunder boomed loudly during math class.
What condition showed the storm was ending?
The storm had begun to fade.
Why were after-school activities canceled?
Because the storm became severe.
Which came first?
A. Thunder during math class
B. Dark clouds gathered
B
Which detail shows Marcus almost didn’t come to school?
The forecast warned of heavy storms.
Why did teachers review dismissal plans?
After-school activities were canceled due to the storm.
What did Marcus notice when he stepped outside?
Puddles on the sidewalk and fresh-smelling air.
What happened because the parking lot flooded?
Buses arrived late.
Put these events in order:
A. Buses arrived late
B. Weather forecast warned of storms
C. After-school activities were canceled
B → C → A
What clue tells the morning started normally?
Students were working on their science journals.
Which event caused students to wait longer than usual to go home?
The buses arrived late.
What lesson did Marcus learn by the end of the story?
Quick decisions helped keep everyone safe.
Why did Marcus feel surprised at the end of the day?
The calm morning changed into a severe storm.
Which event happened right before students waited in classrooms?
Rain flooded parts of the parking lot.