Original PromptA long time ago, my family owned a small inn by the sea. One day, an old sailor came to stay with us. He was tall and rough-looking. He carried a big sea chest and had a scar on his cheek.
The sailor liked our quiet inn. He ate bacon and eggs and sat by the fire at night. During the day, he looked out at the ocean with his spyglass.
The sailor often asked if any sailors were walking on the road. He did not want to see them. One day, he asked me to watch for a man with one leg. He promised to p...
This resource focuses on reading comprehension skills centered around the narrative "The Old Sea Inn." The document invites students to engage with the text by answering questions related to the who, what, when, and where of the story. It features a description of the main character, an old sailor, and his interactions at the inn. Students are tasked with critical thinking by predicting the implications of the sailor's search for a man with one leg, using details from the narrative to support their ideas.