Decoding
The firm dirt made the first part of the hike hard
The firm dirt made the first part of the hike hard
CHARACTERS
Who are the two characters in the story?
Irma and Shirly
MAIN IDEA/ SUMMARY
What is the main idea of the story?
The turtles surf, and they show the other animals that girls can surf too
She had a sturdy purse and wore a bright red shirt.
She had a sturdy purse and wore a bright red shirt.
KEY DETAIL
What kind of animal are the characters?
Turtles
SIMILE
What simile does the author use to describe how Irma surfs?
Twirl like a twister
The turtle ran by with a blur, and the bird chirped to cheer him on.
The turtle ran by with a blur, and the bird chirped to cheer him on.
SETTING
Where does the story take place?
Beach/ ocean
CITE EVIDENCE
Irma works hard to be a good surfer. What evidence does the author use to show that she works hard?
- She surfs until sunset
- She surfs everyday