Erika and Jasmine rode together in the backseat They were excited because they were going to the beach Ericka had never been to the beach before She was going with her best friend Jasmine’s family Jasmine told Erika all about the sand and the waves She told her about the paddle boat “I like to paddle out to the deep part and jump into the water,” said Jasmine Erika felt her stomach tighten She didn’t know how to swim She didn’t know that Jasmine was so brave in the water Erika didn’t say anything At the beach, the girls had a great time They played in the water, jumping in the waves and laughing The built a huge sand castle using buckets and shovels They let water in and created a moat Erika thought the beach was great! Then Jasmine dad called them over to the boat dock He had a paddle boat ready for them and held to life jackets in his hands Jasmine ran to the boat, put on her life jacket, and sat down She smiled and waited for Erika Erika was very nervous Jasmine’s dad helped her put on her life jacket Erika carefully climbed into the seat and put on her feet on the pedals Jasmine started pedaling so Erika did too Soon they were moving quickly across the water It was fun When they were far out when Jasmine stopped the boat and jumped in the water Erika didn’t move She didn’t dare tell Jasmine that she couldn’t swim Jasmine watched Erika Finally she said, “Are you coming in?” When Erika shrugged her shoulders, Jasmine guessed what was wrong She climbed back in the boat “Don’t you know how to swim yet?” She asked kindly Erika shook her head Jasmine smiled at her friend and said, “Let’s paddle around some more Then after lunch, I’ll teach you a little bit about swimming Erika smiled at her best friend Read each statement Decide if it is true or false Erika and Jasmine were sisters _ Erika went to the beach regularly The girls had fun at the beach _ Jasmine’s father took them to beach Jasmine and Erika built a sand castle _ Erika had a secret _ Erika and Jasmine hated pedaling the boat _ Erika quickly jumped in the water. Jasmine knew how to swim 10 Jasmine made fun of her Erika. What you have fun doing at the beach? _ _ 10 Answer the following questions using complete sentences Why did Erika’s stomach tighten? _ What safety precaution did the girls take while in the boat? _ Do you believe that Jasmine was kind-hearted? Support your opinion with evidence from the text TRUE AND FALSE Beach Fun – Answers will vary False False True True True True False True True 10 False Erika was afraid / worried/ anxious They wore life jackets Yes, she did not laugh at her friend She promised to teach her how to swim