The beach Eli walked alone along the sandy beach, a few yards from the family cabin, trying to forget the argument she had just had with her sister, Anne, over whose turn it was to sweep the cabin floor like most teenagers, Eli and Anne hated doing chores. Eli and Anne are twins, the two girls are very different. Eli is quiet and likes to read and write poetry. Anne on the other hand was loud and preferred spending time with her friends. The two girls disagreed over everything from decorating their rooms to doing chores. Their parent often had to step in to settle their disputes. Looking ahead, Eli spied a woman running along the beach, a man walking his dog, and a group of children playing in the water. Wanting to be alone with her thoughts, Eli avoided them and proceeded to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of the beach. She smelled the fresh air and heard the seagulls communicate with one another overhead. Why can't Anne and I communicate like this? She wondered. I thought twins were supposed to have a special bond and a way of communicating. So why can't we get along? However, this time Eli wanted to find a way to settle the dispute herself. She was hoping a walk along the beach would give her some perspective and offer a solution. Why do we argue all the time? What could I do to be a better sister? After all, she was..... List four things about Eli from this part of the source.
List four things about Eli from this part of the source.
How does the writer use language here to describe Eli at the beach?
How is the text structured interest you as a reader?
Eli does not get along with her twin sister. To what extent do you agree?