with her father

Teacher: Sandra

I remember one summer when I went to Ocean World with my whole family. It was fun because my parents, brother, sister, and cousins were all there with me. When I first arrived, I was very excited to see the big waterslides and the big pool with waves. It was very hot there, but it was okay, because, to cool off, I swam in a big pool with waves. Being in those big waves was really scary at first, but it was fun too.

I also went on some huge waterslides with my cousin, Jessica. Climbing up the stairs to the top of that high waterslide, I was trembling and my heart was going pit-a-pat. I was so nervous because it was so high. Finally, I slid down the slide and it was so cool! I was sliding down so fast and it was very exciting! After all that swimming and sliding, I was very hungry. I decided to eat a hot dog. A hot dog has never tasted so good! Being in the sun all day was also very tiring, so I went to relax in the sauna. There was a spa there too. It was a great day!

Discussion questions:

Tell me about what you understood from the story.

1. What are some different words that she uses to describe her experience on the water slide?

2. How did she feel after going down the water slide?

3. Have you ever done something even though you were scared? What was it? 

4. What did she eat at the end of the day? Why was it so delicious?