ACT 1
Which word does the author want to emphasize in the first sentence on page 434?
Woman
Do you think the author want to stress this word (woman)?
to highlight Elizabeth's shock from hearing a woman say it was better to be a boy.
Which word does the author want to emphasize in the last sentence on page 435?
Nothing
Why do you think Elizabeth jumps over high hurdles and rafts over raging rivers?
She jumps over hight hurdles and rafts over raging water to show that she can do anything that a boy can do.
Why do they think it's better to be a boy?
because it's easier.
How was Elizabeth like many young ladies? (page 439)
She got married, had babies, and do house work
When Elizabeth was young, people thought that boys and girls were not equal, Does Elizabeth Agree?
No, she thinks that is unfair.
Does Elizabeth agree that it is better to be a boy? How do you know?
No; the authors says Elizabeth isn't interested in easy
How was she different?
She did not drop her last name
Did Elizabeth like the ways girls were treated? How did you know?
No; She talked back and fought for her rights.
How is Elizabeth different from other girls?
she studies instead of getting married, having babies, and doing laundry and dishes.
What opinion do the woman and Elizabeth's father share?
its better to be a boy
How are girls treated differently today than they were when Elizabeth Cady was young?
Girls today have a voice, can vote when they are old enough, and can be whatever they want to be. When Elizabeth was young, girls were not treated as equals and had fewer rights than men.
What is Elizabeth Studying?
Elizabeth is studying religion, math, science, French and writing
What part did Elizabeth play in helping women eventually earn the right to vote?
She suggested the idea, she held a meeting, and the idea begin to spread. She inspired other woman to join her battle.