assignment_returnWorksheet: Who's Talking Now?
Standard(s): RL.3.6

Read the passage. Then answer the question that follows.

My First Trip to the Beach

About three weeks ago, Jeremiah’s parents had surprised him with some news. They were taking him to the beach. He was excited and couldn’t wait to tell all of his friends at school.

Soon enough, the Friday afternoon arrived, and Jeremiah, his sister, parents, and nanny loaded into the car and set out for the long drive to Destin, Florida. The DVD player grew old rather quick. A nap was sure to allow Jeremiah to get closer to Florida without growing too sick of the car.

When he awoke, it was time to stop for dinner. He exited the car, exciting to stretch his legs. “Come on, Jeremiah,” exclaimed his nanny. He was glad that she had been able to come to the beach. This was going to be her first real view of the ocean too.

After a quick fast food meal, the family piled back into the car.

Almost too tired to even think about the peaceful sound nearby, the family arrived at their condo. Heading straight to bed, Jeremiah knew that the beach would be his to explore in a few hours.

He stretched out his small frame across the twin-sized bed and soon gave way to sleep. Hearing his dad outside on the balcony, he awoke only a few hours later. When he finally saw the view in the daylight, he was in awe. Beautiful green waters lay off in the distance. It seemed to go on and on, as far as his eye could see. The sand didn’t look like sand at all, but was instead reminded him of snow.

“Wanna go for a walk,” asked his dad.

Jeremiah smiled, “Yes!” Running back inside, he threw his shoes on. His dad said that he didn’t really want to try to wear those in the soft, grainy sand. He dressed himself, and then off they went.

“What’s this?”

“It is a sand dune to keep the property safe,” his dad replied.

“Oh, okay…”

Jeremiah and his dad walked along the ocean’s edge. There were few words spoken, but the look on their faces gave truth to their feelings of happiness, walking along the beautiful water’s edge.

Who is the narrator in this story?

Who is the narrator of the story?

Tryouts for Madison

“I have to make the team,” Madison said. Madison had thought of nothing but tryouts since the poster was displayed in the hall. She was new to the school. She understood that the other girls had an advantage but what she lacked in experience she made up for in effort and attitude. Being on the team would help her make new friends and feel like a part of a group.

The coach told her at the first practice to stretch daily, work on motions, and practice her jumps. This would develop flexibility. She wouldn’t be as nervous if she could gain some height on her toe touches. She wanted to make her coach to know that she would be dedicated and work hard if she was on the team.

Madison didn’t mind-stretching. She actually found herself doing this while watching television, before and after meals, and before bedtime. While looking in a mirror, she would practice motions. The great thing about stretching and motion practice was that the hot temperatures would not be a factor in stopping her. She could do all the necessary moves in the comforts of air conditioning. Madison‘s parents could see her determination in the way she stretched and jumped numerous times a day.

Over the next two weeks as summer faded into fall, Madison continued attending practices, stretching, and jumping. She was focused on being the best cheerleader at tryouts that she could be. She noticed that she was becoming as flexible as a straw. Her jumps were higher and her motions nice and stiff.

At last, tryout day arrived! Madison quickly dressed and in her tryout clothes and set off for the gym. She was smiling and whistling as she made her way into the gym. She had worked hard and practiced every day. Madison thought, “I hope I do my best and tryouts are fantastic!”

What point of view is this passage told in?

My First Trip to the Beach

About three weeks ago, Jeremiah’s parents had surprised him with some news. They were taking him to the beach. He was excited and couldn’t wait to tell all of his friends at school.

Soon enough, the Friday afternoon arrived, and Jeremiah, his sister, parents, and nanny loaded into the car and set out for the long drive to Destin, Florida. The DVD player grew old rather quick. A nap was sure to allow Jeremiah to get closer to Florida without growing too sick of the car.

When he awoke, it was time to stop for dinner. He exited the car, exciting to stretch his legs. “Come on, Jeremiah,” exclaimed his nanny. He was glad that she had been able to come to the beach. This was going to be her first real view of the ocean too.

After a quick fast food meal, the family piled back into the car.

Almost too tired to even think about the peaceful sound nearby, the family arrived at their condo. Heading straight to bed, Jeremiah knew that the beach would be his to explore in a few hours.

He stretched out his small frame across the twin-sized bed and soon gave way to sleep. Hearing his dad outside on the balcony, he awoke only a few hours later. When he finally saw the view in the daylight, he was in awe. Beautiful green waters lay off in the distance. It seemed to go on and on, as far as his eye could see. The sand didn’t look like sand at all, but was instead reminded him of snow.

“Wanna go for a walk,” asked his dad.

Jeremiah smiled, “Yes!” Running back inside, he threw his shoes on. His dad said that he didn’t really want to try to wear those in the soft, grainy sand. He dressed himself, and then off they went.

“What’s this?”

“It is a sand dune to keep the property safe,” his dad replied.

“Oh, okay…”

Jeremiah and his dad walked along the ocean’s edge. There were few words spoken, but the look on their faces gave truth to their feelings of happiness, walking along the beautiful water’s edge.

From what point of view is this story presented?