Understanding the Story

The transcript is a narrative from a child's perspective, describing their sister Stephanie as their best friend who is teaching them how to swim. They practice daily at the YMCA, and the child is confident they will be swimming by summer. The transcript ends with a question about identifying the narrator.

Who is described as the narrator's best friend?

• Stephanie

• Mom

• A classmate

• A neighbor

Where do the narrator and Stephanie go to practice swimming?

• The local pool

• The beach

• The YMCA

• A friend's house

What activity is the narrator learning?

• Dancing

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Running

By when does the narrator expect to be able to swim?

• By the end of the month

• By summertime

• By next year

• By winter

Who is the narrator of the story?

• A friend

• The narrator

• The narrator's mom

• Stephanie