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THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
© 2021 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 37, No. 42
Should people be able to ride skateboards on sidewalks?
Some people say, “For sure!” and others say, “Definitely
not!” Today’s Kid Scoop looks at both sides of the issue
and lets you ask, think and decide for yourself.
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576
31st Street
Astoria
503-325-2250
Streets are dangerous places to ride
skateboards. Riders risk being hit
by a car or falling in front of one.
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Ocean
Some people are afraid
that skateboarders zipping
along sidewalks endanger
pedestrians, especially older
people and small children
who may have difficulty
getting out of the
way of a speeding
skateboard.
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The
U.S. Consumer
Product Safety
Commission
suggests that
skateboarders
should never ride
in the street.
Before you answer, ask, think and then decide.
Concerns
for the safety
of skateboarders
and pedestrians
has led to the
development of
skate parks in many
communities.
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Astoria | 503-338-6230
Find the two identical skateboarders.
Ask friends and family members for their
opinion. Write down their reasons for or against skateboarding
on sidewalks on a sheet of paper.
1725 N. Roosevelt Drive
Suite B | Seaside
503-738-3425
List three reasons why some people say
YES to skateboards on sidewalks and three reasons why some
people say NO to skateboards on sidewalks.
YES
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WARRENTON
861-3252
1167 SE Marlin
SEASIDE
738-8243
2155 S. Roosevelt
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McCALL CENTER
Look through the
newspaper to find:
• A picture of a
street or sidewalk
• Something with
wheels
• A person who
might ride a
skateboard
• The letters that
spell pedestrian
You’ve asked questions, you’ve thought
about what each side has to say. Now it’s time for YOU to
decide. Write down your opinion here:
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Standards Link: Research:
Use the newspaper to
locate information.
Standards Link: Research: Students compare information and draw conclusions.
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The most important piece of equipment a
skateboarder needs is a
Use the Skateboard Secret Code to find the answer.
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
SKATEBOARD
DEBATE
SIDEWALKS
S T D R E U S S I T
AFRAID
N O I N I P O I T E
OPINION
A S A Y S D A D H R
RISK
SECRET
K F R E E I E E I C
SAFETY
N S F B T H E W N E
RIDE
D R A O B E T A K S
WHEELS
H T A P T E M L E H
HELMET
E W H E E L S K S T
ASK
THINK
R E Y T E F A S E T
PATH
Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical
words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
ISSUE
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HEALTHCARE
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Warrenton
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Having a Say
Standards Link: Language Arts: Students respond to comments
(e.g., gives reasons in support of opinions, responds to others’ ideas).
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ANSWER: Because he wasn’t
using his head.
Look at the letters to the editor section of your
newspaper and read a letter that interests you.
Do you think the person did a good job of
expressing his or her position on this debate?
What could you add to their letter?
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