Vocabulary
I studied for 2 weeks before the exam and history is my favorite subject. I feel _____________ before the exam.
confident
What is the name of today's story?
Mary McLeod Bethune
In what year did Mary open a school?
1904
My father is an ____________. He teaches people about the history of China and Russia.
educator
What is today's reading skill?
determining importance
What event happened ten years before Mary was born?
The American Civil War
One friend asked me to go to the beach, and another asked me to go to his birthday party. Can you help me, I need some _____________.
advice
What is an encyclopedia article?
It is a non-fiction writing with information about many things or lots of information about one thing.
Why did Mary believe it was important for young African American girls to go to school?
Because it would be better for their families if young girls were educated. Young girls could become smart and confident.
This was when African American people in the USA fought to be equal to other people.
civil rights
Why is it important to study history?
accept all reasonable answers
What did Mary do during the fight for civil rights?
She fought for the rights of all African Americans. She fought to get young girls to go to school.She also helped African American girls get jobs and the right to vote.