Vocabulary
What does the word recreation most nearly mean in the passage?
Fun activities
Where does most of the story take place?
a lake near a cabin
A theme of the story is
adventure and exploration
What is the story mostly about?
Brothers going on a lake adventure.
Who is telling the story
the narrator
What does inspected most nearly mean?
examined
When does the story most likely take place?
During the summer
What lesson do the brothers learn from the trip?
adventures can be surprising
Two brothers explore nature and discover adventure near a lake.
Should this be included in the summary?
yes
What point of view is the story written in?
1st person
What does emerged most nearly mean?
appeared
What setting detail helps you know the story is outdoors?
Trees and waters
Which event best supports the theme of adventure?
Exploring the lake
What happens first in the story?
They noticed the boat.
What does the narrator know?
The actions of the other character in the story.
What does required most nearly mean?
needed
Why is the cabin important to the setting?
It was were the boys were for a few days
How does teamwork support the theme?
The brothers work together to explore.
What happens at the end of the story?
The narrator realized how difficult it would probably be getting back to the cabin because he broke his oar.
What do we know about the narrator?
We know his thoughts, feelings, and actions through out the story.
Which word best describes the lake adventure?
exciting
How does the lake setting affect the events of the story?
It allows adventures and exploration
What theme best fits the whole story?
Courage and curiosity
The brothers decided to explore.
Would this be included in the summary?
yes
How would the story be differently if if was told from Nicks point of view?
answers may vary