Question

focused moment: description 2
another drop of cool lake water flings off my paddles and slips casually down my shirt. i grin, dangling my elbow into the water. the smooth blade stops gliding through the still lake and knocks gently against the side of the boat. i laugh loudly as my paddle collides with malcolms and sends a spray of clear water into my mouth. “what a day!” i shout over the sparkling blue.
directions

1. read focused moment description 2.
2. answer the poll.
3. complete the short - answer activity.

poll 2:
what is the narrators emotion?
the narrator enjoys canoeing.
the narrator does not enjoy canoeing.
i cannot tell the narrators emotion.
if you can identify whether the narrator enjoys or does not enjoy canoeing, copy and paste two details that show this emotion.
write here...

Explanation:

The narrator grins, laughs loudly and exclaims "What a day!" These are positive - emotional cues indicating enjoyment of canoeing.

Answer:

The narrator enjoys canoeing.
Details: "I grin, dangling my elbow into the water." "I laugh loudly as my paddle collides with Malcolm’s"