Definitions and Features
· A time line is a diagram that shows the order in which events happened.
· Dates are written on a time line to show the amount of time between events.
· Time lines are read from left to right.
· Earlier events are to the left, and later events are to the right.
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Why should I learn how to read a time line?
Sometimes reading about the past can be confusing. It can be hard to figure out what happened first and what happened next! A time line can tell you the order in which events happened. It can help you understand history.
Let's read a time line!
Suppose that a group of people call their community "Ourtown." Look at the time line below to find out more about Ourtown.
When you read about events, you come across words like "before," "after," and "finally."
You also come across phrases like "a few years ago" and "long ago." These phrases and words
tell you something about when things happened.
Instead of using words and phrases that refer to time, a time line shows you the time frame in which events happened.
Practice
Use the time line to answer the questions.
- What does this time line show?
- Which did the people of Ourtown build first - shopping center or houses? How do you know?
- In what year were community leaders chosen?
- In what year did people move into houses?
- How does the time line help you to understand the history of Ourtown?
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