Think Critically

1. When and where did surfing begin?

2. Look at the pictures of today’s skateboard and
snowboard. How are they alike? How are
they different?

3. Do you think surfers would be good at riding a

skateboard? Why or why not?

4. Why do you think the author chose to write about

many different types of board riding?

5. Which board sport would you enjoy most? Why?

Social Studies
Make a Chart Make a chart with the name of each board as
the heads. Write one fact about each board.

School-Home Connection Look at Board Riding with

family members. Then talk about which type of board
riding, if any, each family member would like to do.

Word Count: 424

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