level R ┊ 1500 words ┊ ◄))
Realistic (fiction)
Charlene’ s Sea of Cortez Journal is written from the point of view of a young girl making journal entries each day while she is on a cruise in Mexico’ s Sea of Cortez. She describes the events of her trip, such as snorkeling and swimming with sea lions, kayaking to a beach and building sand castles, and playing with the friends she makes. She also shares stories of watching dolphins and whales swimming near the ship. Photographs support the text.
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