When?/Where?
Where did Mia and her family go last weekend?
To the lake
How did Mia feel before her first jump?
Mia was nervous.
Who suggested cliff diving?
Jake - Mia's brother.
Describe the lake’s water as mentioned in the story.
Cool and Clear
What was the weather like at the lake?
It was sunny and warm
Where did Mia’s parents wait while she and Jake dove?
They stood by the shore.
How did Mia feel after practicing her jumps?
Proud and Confident
Why did Mia feel nervous about cliff diving?
Because it was the first time she was trying it and it looked scary.
Tell one other thing Mia and Jake did in addition to cliff diving.
Swimming or enjoying the sunshine or having a picnic
What activity was Mia excited to try for the first time?
Cliff Diving
When did this story take place? (what season?)
Summer
How did Jake show Mia the safe way to jump?
He gave her instructions and demonstrated how to jump safely.
Which one of these helped Mia gain confidence to jump off the cliff? a. Jake daring her to do it? b. Jake teaching her how to jump. c. Her parents telling her to do it.
B.
Tell the height of the cliffs Mia and Jake jumped off of.
About 10 feet high
Who suggested cliff diving?
Mia's brother Jake
When did Mia's family leave the lake?
Sunset
How did the sun affect the day at the lake?
It made it warm and sunny. Perfect for Jumping.
Why was the day described as perfect?
Because it was warm and sunny and they had fun.
What did Mia plan to do when she got home?
Tell her friends about the adventure and make plans to come back.
What did Jake do to help Mia with cliff diving?
He showed her how to do it safely.
Where did the family go after packing up their things at the lake?
Home
How did Mia’s first jump turn out?
It was scary but successful. She was proud of herself.
Why do you think Mia felt proud after cliff diving?
Because she tried something new.
Describe how Mia felt at the end of the day.
Tired, excited
What did Mia learn from her experience at the lake?
That doing new things can be scary but fun and rewarding.