A Ski Trip Is it ever going to snow? That was the question Dana kept asking her mother for the past two weeks. "I want to try out my new skis Aunt Annie bought me for my birthday," Dana told her mom. The family usually go to the mountains to their cabin and ski for three days. The only problem is there hasn't been any snow. When Dana came home from school on Friday, mom told her to get packed. They were going on a ski trip. "How can we ski without snow?" asked Dana. "You'll see," said mom. "Just pack your clothes and don't worry about taking your skis," said mom. "But how can I ski without skis and snow?" asked Dana. "Don't worry," said mom. The next day Dana, mom, and dad left for their ski trip. Dana was confused. "We're going water skiing," said dad. "Water skiing! Wow!" exclaimed Dana. "I told you we were going skiing, just not in the snow," said mom.
1)How did Dana feel at the beginning of the story? why?
2) Dana was confused about the ski trip. explain her confusion.
3) Dana feelings changed at the end of the story describe her feelings and explain why.
4) identify the speaker and the occasion of each quotation.
quotation | speaker | occasion
1) How can
we ski without
snow?
2) we're going
water skiing

- At the beginning of the story, Dana was eager and excited about the prospect of going on a ski trip. She repeatedly asked her mother about the possibility of snow because she wanted to try out the new skis her Aunt Annie had given her for her birthday. Dana's anticipation and enthusiasm were evident as she looked forward to the traditional family ski trip.

2) Dana was confused about the ski trip. Explain her confusion.

- Dana's confusion arose when her mother told her to pack for the ski trip but instructed her not to worry about taking her skis. Dana couldn't comprehend how a ski trip could take place without snow and without the need for skis. Her confusion is rooted in the expectation of a traditional skiing experience in snowy conditions, as that was the usual scenario for their family ski trips to the mountains.

3) Dana's feelings changed at the end of the story. Describe her feelings and explain why.

- At the end of the story, Dana's confusion transforms into excitement and enthusiasm when her dad reveals that they are going water skiing instead. Initially disappointed by the lack of snow, Dana's feelings shift to amazement and anticipation as she realizes that the ski trip will involve water skiing instead of traditional snow skiing. The change in activity brings a positive and unexpected twist to her expectations.

4) Identify the speaker and the occasion of each quotation:

- Quotation 1: "How can we ski without snow?" - Speaker: Dana | Occasion: Dana expressing confusion and questioning the feasibility of skiing without snow.

- Quotation 2: "We're going water skiing!" - Speaker: Dad | Occasion: Dad revealing the alternative activity for the ski trip, surprising Dana with the announcement of water skiing.