Decoding
He will row the boat to the coast again.
He will row the boat to the coast again.
CHARACTERS
Who are the three main characters?
Harvey, Layla, Joe
CONFLICT
What is the problem in the story?
Layla doesn't know how to swim
Take your coat with you, it is very cold today.
Take your coat with you, it is very cold today.
SETTING
Where does the story take place?
At the coast, Harvey's big yellow boat
KEY DETAIL
What is one thing Layla did to get better at swimming?
- Started swim lessons
- Hired a coach
The coach asks Joe to play a game against Tom.
The coach asks Joe to play a game against Tom.
MAIN IDEA
What is the main idea of the story?
Harvey takes his friends to the coast. Layla doesn't know how to swim, so she took lessons to learn how.
INFERENCE
Why do you think Harvey invited Layla, even though he knows she can't swim?
Answer may vary;
- He knew she would learn
- He believed in her
- She is his friend and he wanted her there no matter what