Directions: Read the story then answer the questions below.



[b]"By the Water"[/b]



I live in a house by the water.



I sit by the water each day.



I take my bag there with me.



In it, I pack a book, a blanket, a chair, and a basket of food.



I walk down my back steps and sit in the same spot along the grass.



When I go out to the water in the morning, I am alone.



I hear the water.



I see the boats.



I feel calm.



It is the part of the day I like best.



Later, some children come to play by the water.



It is afternoon.



I hear them laughing.



I see them play ball.



“Nestor, Nestor!” the children yell when they see me on the beach.



I wave and smile.



“Play ball with us, Nestor!” the children shout.



“No, thanks,” I say. "I am too old to play ball. I walk with a cane and my hands are no longer good at catching."



I try to read my book, but it is hard with all the noise.



I watch mothers and fathers fish along the shore. I am happy.



I hear the water.



I see the boats.



I eat my lunch.



Later, the sky gets dark.



I gather all of my things and go back to the house.



I get in bed. I hear the water through my open window.



The sound puts me to sleep.



Where does Nestor live?

What does Nestor bring with him to the water?



[i]Check all that are correct.[/i]

What do the children do by the water?



[i]Check all that are correct.[/i]