A Day at the Inner Harbor
Leo walked down to the water. He was at the Inner Harbor with his family.
First, they saw a very big ship. It had tall masts and big white sails. Leo looked up at the giant wooden ship. "I feel like a sailor!" Leo said.
Next, they walked to the big aquarium. Inside, the lights were dim and blue. Leo saw a huge shark swim past his head. The shark had sharp teeth and a calm smile.
Mia pointed at a round glass tank. Bright blue fish swam in small circles. Leo tapped his finger on his nose. A little orange fish seemed to copy him.
At the end of the day, Leo sat near the water. He watched the green waves lap against the dock. He loved the big ships and the ocean animals. It was a fun day at the harbor.
- masts:
- Tall wooden or metal poles on a boat that hold up the sails.
- sails:
- Large pieces of strong cloth used to catch wind and move a ship.
- aquarium:
- A place where people can go to see live fish and sea animals.
- dim:
- Not bright; soft or low light.
- dock:
- A wooden platform built over the water where boats tie up.
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“A Day at the Inner Harbor” is a short story reading passage about Inner Harbor Baltimore, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (143 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.