102. Read the Sign

Justin Harris and his friends were going to the beach. When they arrived, they were disappointed. A big sign was posted in front of the water. It read, "No Swimming Today". 

His friends noticed the waves looked very big. "It's probably too dangerous to go in," said one of Justin's friends. Justin decided to ignore the sign. He had been looking forward to swimming all week.

 The big waves looked fun. "Come in, guys!" said Justin. He jumped in. Then a huge wave took him under. His friends ran to find a lifeguard. The lifeguard had to rescue Justin. "Can't you read?" he yelled.

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Vocabulary List

1. Beach – a sandy area near the ocean or sea
   Justin and his friends went to the beach.

2. Arrive – to get to a place
   When they arrived, they saw a sign.

3. Disappointed – feeling sad because something is not as good as expected
   They were disappointed when they saw the sign.

4. Sign – a board with information or warning
   A big sign said, "No Swimming Today."

5. Posted – put up for others to see
   A sign was posted in front of the water.

6. Wave – moving water in the sea or ocean
   The waves looked big and strong.

7. Dangerous – not safe
   It was probably too dangerous to swim.

8. Ignore – to not pay attention to something
   Justin ignored the sign.

9. Looking forward to – feeling excited about something that will happen
   He had been looking forward to swimming all week.

10. Jump – to push yourself into the air or water
    Justin jumped into the water.

11. Huge – very big
    A huge wave pulled Justin under.

12. Under – below the surface
    The wave took Justin under the water.

13. Lifeguard – a person who watches swimmers to keep them safe
    The lifeguard had to rescue Justin.

14. Rescue – to save someone from danger
    The lifeguard rescued Justin from the water.

15. Yell – to shout loudly
    “Can’t you read?” the lifeguard yelled.