Decoding
Who are the two main characters?
Gail and her brother
KEY DETAIL
What does Gail tuck into her pocket?
Snail shells
SETTING
Where does the story take place?
the brother's farm
KEY DETAIL
What does her brother like to do?
Fish
MAIN IDEA
What is the main idea of the story?
Think: what is the story mostly about?
Gail's trip to her brother's farm
INFERENCE
Why do you think Gail went to visit her brother's farm?
Answers may vary;
- Maybe it is a new farm and she wanted to see it for the first time
- It might be a family tradition
- It might be a holiday
- They might miss eachother