What is a Slanting Line?

• A slanting line is a line that goes up or down at an angle.
• It is not straight across or straight up and down.
• You can find slanting lines in many places, like in buildings or ramps.

• The roof of a house:
  • The line that forms the top of the house goes up and down at an angle.
  • This makes the roof look pointy!


• The slide in a playground:
  • The slide goes down at an angle so kids can slide fast.
  • If the slide was straight, it wouldn't be as fun!


• The leaning tower of Pisa:
  • This tower is famous because it leans to one side.
  • Its walls make a slanting line towards the ground.

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