Genre
What is the genre of this story?
Non - Fiction
Did boys and girls long ago play the same sports?
No
If something happened long ago when did it happen?
In the past
Why didn't people travel far on vacations long ago?
There weren't many roads
How do we know this story is non fiction?
Because there are real characters, and headings in the story that provide us with real information
What do boys and girls play today?
football, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, hockey, etc.
What is the name of the game that was played with a broomstick and a small ball
Stickball
How did children long ago make scooters?
They took wheels from old skates and put them on a piece of wood
Why do you think the author wrote this story?
To provide us with information about how sports, games, parks, vacations and traveling have changed from long ago compared to today
Do children play the same games today as those children long ago played?
No
What do we call it when something is happening RIGHT NOW?
The present
What did people do at the park long ago?
Took strolls, talked with friends, had a picnic
What does non-fiction mean?
A story that gives facts about a topic
Name one game that we have now that we did not have long ago?
any video game
What do we call it when something has not happened yet?
The future
What special events did children enjoy long ago?
Circuses, parades, and carnivals