Why might Emma’s mom say they were “frozen to the bone”?
Because Emma and Max were very cold after being outside in the snow for a long time.
“It’s like trying to catch a cloud”
The snow was too powdery to form a snowman; it was impossible to hold or shape.
What can you infer about Emma and Max’s relationship from the passage?
They have a close, playful relationship. They enjoy doing activities together and get excited about fun opportunities like a snow day.
Find a sentence that shows Emma and Max were having fun outside:
“Max shouted, jumping like popcorn in a pan.” “Together, they dug, stacked, and shaped walls that stood taller than Emma’s knees.”
What does “swallowed by fluffy white mounds” suggest about the snow?
The snow was very deep and covered the sidewalks completely.
What does “trudged” most likely mean in the sentence: “Emma and Max trudged inside, their cheeks red as apples”?
Walked slowly and heavily, likely because they were tired or cold.
Which phrase tells you that it was snowing heavily and the snow was deep?
“The sidewalks were swallowed by fluffy white mounds.”
Why do you think Emma’s heart “danced with excitement” when she heard there was no school?
She was excited about having a snow day and all the fun activities she could do, like sledding, making snow angels, and drinking hot chocolate.
What conclusion can you make about Emma’s feelings toward snow days in general?
She really enjoys snow days and thinks they are fun and special, even if things don’t go as planned.
“Two walking marshmallows”
Emma and Max were bundled up in heavy coats, scarves, and mittens, making them look round and puffy.
“The snow continued to paint the world white”
The snow was covering everything outside, making the world look completely white, as if it were a painting.