# Let a character notice something different · original written read-aloud

## Read together

The ferry went plop-plop into the pretend harbour. Captain Dot gripped the paper rail. On the bank, Pebble Bea thought the sound was hilarious. Dot saw a steep little wave. Bea saw a boat doing a wobbly dance. The ferry reached the other side. Dot planned another trip, but that trip had not happened yet. Two characters had watched one arrival and noticed very different things.

## Pause for a choice

- What happened or what was the job?
- Which words help you work that out?

## Adult direction

A familiar adult may read at a comfortable pace, pause for choice and skip any sound performance. Provide this full text with later audio. Never require headphones, microphone or recording.

## Audio status

Written script only. No synthesized speech, audition, recording, accent/language approval or audio asset exists.