From Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Nothing can describe the confusion of thought which I felt when I sank into the water. Though I swam very well, I could not deliver myself from
waves so as to draw breath, till that wave having driven me, or rather carried me, a vast way on towards the shore, and having spent itself, went ba
and left me upon the land almost dry, but half dead with the water I took in. I had so much presence of mind, as well as breath left, that seeing
myself nearer the mainland than I expected, I got upon my feet, and endeavored to make on towards the land as fast as I could before another wa
should return and take me up again. However, I soon found it was impossible to avoid it; for I saw the sea come after me as high as a great hill, and
as furious as an enemy, which I had no means or strength to contend with: my business was to hold my breath, and raise myself upon the water if
could. By swimming. I could preserve my breathing, and pilot myself towards the shore, if possible. My greatest concern now being that the sea, as
would carry me a great way towards the shore when it came on, might not carry me back again with it when it gave back towards the sea.
Drag each tile to the correct box. Not all tiles will be used.
Determine which four events form a clear summary
the passage and place them in the correct order.
Robinson Crusoe is an excellent
swimmer and navigates rough
waves
The sea deposits Crusoe on land, but he
does not make it far before another wave
crashes over him.
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