Question 1 of 27 · ELA.7.R.1.1
My Perfect Harbor Map — Original Story
I, Niko, had made the best harbor map anyone could want. I wrote in my notebook, 'Every landmark checked, Tuesday.' Really, I had copied last year's map at my desk; I had not visited the harbor. A little shortcut hardly counted as a mistake. When Suri asked whether the old pier was still open, I said a confident map was better than a nervous one.
At the harbor the fog hid the far shore. Our instructions depended on seeing a red tower across the water. Suri stopped at the closed pier gate and showed me a dated notice: 'Pier closed Monday for repairs.' My map pointed visitors through that gate. She suggested using the market bell and the paved walkway on our side instead. I called that unnecessary caution, but followed her.
A visitor asked which route was verified. I almost repeated my boast. Then I pictured someone waiting at the locked gate in thick fog. 'My first map was copied,' I admitted. Suri and I walked the open route together, recorded each turn, and changed the map. In my final entry I wrote, 'Checked Wednesday with Suri.' I still wanted credit, but now I wanted our visitors to arrive more than I wanted to appear perfect.