I can’t sleep tonight. I’m too excited! Because tomorrow.. me, my mom, and my big brother, Jamal, are going on vacation to see my grammy and grampy. It feels as though we’ve been packing FOREVER, but now we’re ready to go! I’m gonna be: fist bumping a turtle, dancing with a dolphin, high-fiving an octopus, and surfing the waves like awesome Imani Wilmot. Did you know.. Imani Wilmot created the first female surf competition in Jamaica?
Comprehension Questions
1. Who does Rocket want to be like?
A. Her mom
B. Her teacher
C. Imani Wilmot
2. What did Imani Wilmot do?
A. Create the first female surf competition in Jamaica
B. Save a sea turtle
C. Organize a beach cleanup crew
A. Create the first female surf competition in Jamaica
B. Save a sea turtle
C. Organize a beach cleanup crew
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Vocabulary
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