PREVIEW 3
In the space below, create a cartoon that shows one important way life has
changed for people since the invention of one of these items:
computer
airplane
CD player
In your cartoon, do the following:
• Complete the sentences to explain what life was like before and after
the invention of the item you chose.
• Use simple drawings to show what the people in the cartoon are
thinking or saying.
In the past…
But today…
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This change is important because…
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RE A D I NG N OTE S 3
After reading Section 3.3, complete the sentence and fill in the speech
bubbles for Neolithic Nel. One example is done for you.
3.3 Creating a Stable Food Supply
In Paleolithic times, the food supply…
What are two important facts about the food supply in the Neolithic Age?
Write your answers in the speech bubbles below.
We learned that we could grow our own
food by collecting and planting the seeds
of plants.
Why are these facts important? Write your answer in the speech
bubble below.
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RE A D I N G N OTE S 3
After reading Section 3.4, complete the sentence and fill in the speech
bubbles for Neolithic Nick.
3.4 Making Permanent Shelters
In Paleolithic times, shelter…
What are two important facts about shelter in the Neolithic Age?
Write your answers in the speech bubbles below.
Why are these facts important? Write your answer in the speech
bubble below.
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RE A D I NG N OTE S 3
After reading Section 3.5, complete the sentence and fill in the speech
bubbles for Neolithic Nel.
3.5 Establishing Communities
In Paleolithic times, communities…
What are two important facts about communities in the Neolithic Age?
Why are these facts important?
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RE A D I N G N OTE S 3
After reading Section 3.6, complete the sentence and fill in the speech
bubbles for Neolithic Nick.
3.6 Developing New Jobs
In Paleolithic times, jobs…
What are two important facts about jobs in the Neolithic Age?
Why are these facts important?
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RE A D IN G NOT ES 3
After reading Section 3.7, complete the sentence and fill in the speech
bubbles for Neolithic Nel.
3.7 Beginning to Trade
In Paleolithic times, trade…
What are two important facts about trade in the Neolithic Age?
Why are these facts important?
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