Read It! Skateboarding became popular in the 1950s. It was originally called sidewalk surfing. This is because it is an
offshoot of surfing. Surfing is the ancient sport of riding a wooden board through ocean waves. Surfing is still
popular today. Like surfing, skateboarding has become its own sport. The most skilled skaters are paid by shoe,
clothing, and even soda companies. They are given money to wear certain products.
Do It!
Some skateboarders are
A protected
B
celebrated
С
tested
D
examined