A
water that appears white because of the bubbles
whitewater
a list of things you need, or must do
checklist
The narrator never imagined her family on a whitewater adventure. Why not?
organized, capable, careful
Dad
""Let's try swaying from side to side," urged Mom, looking up at the darkening sky." Which word best describes how Mom is feeling?
worried, concerned, stressed out, nervous
to gather people or things in one place
assemble
to discover the meaning of something written badly
decipher
What is the setting of the story?
on a river in Colorado
What caused them to stop paying attention?
a bear
"Did we tear the raft?", cried Martha. Which word best describes how Martha is feeling?
worried, concerned, scared, nervous, afraid
the action of riding in a raft down a river
rafting
to get on a boat, train or plane
board
TRUE or FALSE: This was their first time whitewater rafting.
FALSE. But it is their first time going by themselves.
Identify the problem in the story?
the raft is stuck
What would be the effect if their raft got ripped?
a way of doing something
technique
a way you take from one place to another
route
TRUE or FALSE: The family love to play sports.
TRUE: They're all athletes.
Who offers a solution to their problem?
all of them did
"I felt like I could accomplish anything I wanted." Which word best describes how Nina felt?
proud, confident, , relieved, excited
important task or goal people wish to complete
mission
made for beginners
novice
How old is Nina?
11
Our raft came to complete halt. "Don't worry, folks, I know what we can do," said Dad. What does this tell us about Dad?
calm, brave, confident
What does realistic fiction mean?
It's not true but the events of the story are possible.