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Directions: Read the story below. Then complete the story map.For our summer escape, my family and I went on a snorkeling adventure. We live in Hawaii, so
you could say the adventure was in our own backyard! First our family drove to the dive store and
rented gear: wetsuits, fins, snorkels, and goggles. After we tried them on to make sure they fit, we
participated in a brief snorkeling training course. We learned how to breathe without using our
noses. “Pretend your nose is stuffed and you have a cold,” was the instructor’s advice. Then the
instructor showed us how to put on goggles properly and clean the lenses. When the lesson was
finished, we jumped in our Jeep and headed to the beach.
The beach was packed with tourists who had traveled from all over the world to swim with tropical
fish and other sea creatures. Luckily for us, no plane fare was necessary! My mom spread out our
towels and blankets on the sand, and then we put on our gear just as the instructor demonstrated.
My dad found a boat that would take us to a secluded lagoon and we all climbed aboard.
Strong waves made the boat ride unpleasant. Finally, we stopped at a lagoon; there were colorful,
noisy birds flying overhead. My sister was so excited to see fish swimming so close to our boat. This
was her first encounter. We all jumped into the water at once. My family had a great time snorkeling
with the fish and exploring the pink coral reefs. After four hours, the boat returned us to the beach
where our warm towels and blankets were waiting. We all napped like babies that afternoon!Event 2
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