LOOK BACK to find facts and details in a story. 

Ask yourself: Who, What, Where, When, Why & How

Practice 

Look back to find details in this story.  

The Liberty Bell

1     There is a huge bell that is no longer rung. It cracked the first time it chimed. It was fixed, but has cracked many times since then. The last time it was rung was in 1846. At that time, it was used to remember and honor George Washington's birthday. It has not made a sound since. 

2     What makes this bell so special? It was made out of metal a long time ago. It was made in 1751 to celebrate the 50 year birthday of the Pennsylvania colony.  A verse from the Bible is stamped on the bell. It says to "Proclaim Liberty" to all the land. The bell is called the Liberty Bell. 

3      The Liberty Bell hung from a great Hall from a wooden beam.  Tradition tells us that it was rung before the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Today, many people go to see the big bell. It is special to see this bit of history. It reminds people of the freedom in America.   

Think About It...

Look back to find the answers to these questions. 

1.  When was the Liberty Bell first made?

2.  What is the Liberty Bell made of?

3.  Why is the Liberty Bell special?

Answer Key

1.  1751, paragraph 2

2.  metal, paragraph 2

3.  Answers can vary.  One reason is that it was rung before the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time.