Take to the Sea

Kayaking is one of my favorite summer hobbies. As spring is approaching, I cannot wait for it to get warm enough to kayak! There is nothing like being alone on the water. Paddling out is relaxing and it is also a great workout. Sometimes the waves are very smooth, and other times they are rough/choppy. I honestly enjoy both ways of kayaking. While smooth rides are great for laying back and enjoying the views, choppy waves can be challenging to maneuver around. As you boys and girls know, Miss. Galante loves a good challenge. Some of the places I have kayaked before are Bellport Bay, Brookhaven Inlets, and the bay in Massapequa down to Jones Beach.

Next summer I am hoping to kayak the Nesaquake River into either Sunken Meadow State Park or Blyndenburgh. It is also a dream of mine to kayak down the entire Hudson River from Canada into New York Harbor.

Kayaking is loads of fun. You get to see so many new places, and you get to see them from a completely different perspective. It can be challenging or relaxing. While you are out on the water, the sun keeps you warm. You can sometimes see marine life, and you almost always see other boats. Sometimes when I am kayaking I put some music on, and rock out! Other times, I bring a book, and I read on the water. Kayaking can be a great way to be alone to think. It is an activity you can do with friends, or by yourself. I love kayaking! I hope some of you will try it, and love it just as much.

Vocabulary-

kayaking- traveling by kayak, which is a small canoe/boat that fits one or two people. 

hobbies- activities one does semi-regularly for his/her enjoyment. 

paddling- using an oar to move oneself through water. 

maneuver- a series of movements that requires skill or care. 

inlets- a small arm of ocean, sea, bay, or lake that goes off into the land. 

perspective- the way a something is seen or thought about. 

marine life- animals and plants that live in water. 

Vocabulary Practice

Directions- Use each of the vocabulary words in a sentence. 

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Grammar Point: Homophones

Homophones are words that sound the same, but they have different meanings. Today we will focus on:

there - a place

their - possessive (a group of people own something)

they're - they are

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your - possessive (something you own) 

you're - you are 

Grammar Practice

Directions- Write a sentence using the proper form of each word. 

examples: The dog is sitting over there. That is their car. They're going to the movies. 

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