“ Pumping Pedals” by Maggie Lilleby
Part 4 Number 3 2004
1. Recall
Give a brief summary of the story.
Sally was a bmx rider she was only the girl that was in the race.
2. Infer
What kind of a person is Sally Davies? Tell why you think this.
Sally Davies is a person that like to ride bmx.
3. Evaluate
Explain why you think the author entitled the story as “Pumping Pedals”
to give information about the story.
4. Think about it
Why do you think Sally would like to attract more girls to the sport of BMX racing?
so it could be more competition.
5. Recall
How are the bikes designed and what are they made of?
they are design like skinny bikes.
6. Think about it.
Why did Sally groan as she remembered her first racing bike?
her first bike was so heavy and had huge tyres and her first bike was much better.
7. Please explain the racing technique called “pumping” and why it might be important?
pump there pedals
8. Do you think BMX racing is a dangerous sport. Tell why or why not you think this.
no because it a sport where they ride on tracks.
9. Synthesize
Please tell what you liked most about the story and why or why not you would like to be a BMX racer. I like to be a bmx racer because it a cool sport.
10. Design a flyer to attract and introduce new riders to the sport. Be sure to tell when and where it meets and what equipment is required. When you are finished please upload to your blog.
