Chapter 1: The Helper
For weeks and weeks Emma had been counting down the days. And today was the big day! It was the class field trip to the American History Museum. Emma was extra excited because she loved history.
After a short but bumpy ride, the class made it to the museum. The teacher stood and started to talk.
Emma heard Mrs. Buckley’s voice with her cochlear implant (CI), but she couldn’t make out the words. Her classroom interpreter was there. Miss Carla signed so Emma would understand.
“Mrs. Buckley says she wants everyone to study the exhibits and write about the one you like best. It is due on Monday,” Miss Carla signed.
Mrs. Buckley divided the class into groups of four. Emma was with Izzie, Paul, and Zahra. Miss Carla was their group leader. Paul tapped Emma’s shoulder. “Can you hear me?” he asked.
“You know I can, Paul,” Emma said, signing and smiling.
“Then why do you need an interpreter?” he asked.
“I can’t always understand all the words, especially when it’s loud,” Emma said, continuing to sign as well.
The group started walking toward the first exhibit.
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Adapted from Going on a Field Trip, by C. L. Reid, ©️ by Capstone. Reprinted with permission.
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How do Emma and the narrator feel about going to the museum?
They feel the same way because Emma is the narrator.
They are both excited about going to the museum.
Emma is excited about the museum, but the narrator thinks museums are boring.
Emma is excited about the museum, but the narrator does not share their own opinion.