1. Mushroom in the Rain

2. Building Background Remember what we have learned about rainy days. What do people do on rainy days? What do you think animals do on rainy days? What are some acts of kindness people might show on a rainy day?

3. Building Background Now lets talk about mushrooms… What are mushrooms? What do they look like? Are they big? Are they small? Where do they grow?

4. Background Information Genre: Fantasy People, animals, and/or objects are able to do things that they cannot do in the real world. Things happen that could not happen in the real world. Can you think of some other stories fantasy stories you have read?

5. Clearing A spot in a forest where no trees are growing.

6. Barely Hardly, not quite able.

7. Drenched Soaked; very wet.

8. Huddled Crowded; close together.

9. Flicked Gave a quick, light snap.