Comprehension I
Why did Esther decide to open her First hat shop?
Ladies wanted hats to match the dresses she made. She also wanted to show people she could do that.
Why did Esther host a tea party in Wyoming?
To convince candidates to support voting rights for women.
What does the word disorderly mean in the sentence below? The substitute teacher warned, "Any disorderly children will be sent to the principal's office."
Unruly or disobedient
What is the meaning of the adage below?
It is better to be safe than sorry.
Don't take any unnecessary risks.
Explain what a cause and effect is?
A cause is what happens first. An effect is what happens as a result of the cause.
Why is "I Could Do That" a good title for this article?
It expresses Esther's determined attitude toward life.
What does the word bill mean in the sentence?
"Then, would you, if elected, introduce a bill in the legislature that would allow women to vote?
Proposal for a new law.
What does the word denied mean in the sentence below? The principal denied our request for a meeting.
refused
What is the meaning of the adage below?
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Don't be overconfident of success.
What is a biography?
It tells about a person's life and is written by another person.
Why did Esther attend the meetings at the Baptist Church?
She did not believe that people should be kept as slaves and have freedoms.
How did Esther's view of the world compare to that of most people around her?
Unlike most people, Esther believed change was a good idea and was possible.
What does the word intelligent mean? Many people believe dolphins are very intelligent animals.
smart
What is the meaning of the proverb below?
The grass looks greener on the other side of the street.
We always think that other people have better things than we have.
What is a generalization?
A statement about something that is often but not always true.
An example of a generalization from the story would be during the 1800's people made unfair generalizations of what women could and couldn't do.
Why did Esther decide to move to Illinois?
To claim the land her husband owned.
Answer this question about "The Role of the Constitution article. How does "I Could Do That!" compare with "The Role of the Constitution" ? Is it a first, second, or third person narrative?
Both selections are told by a third person narrative.
What does the word approve mean? Will the school board approve the new textbooks?
Agree officially to something.
What is the meaning of the proverb below?
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Keep working until you finally reach your goal.
What is the constitution?
a plan of the government
What does the word proclamation mean in the sentence. One day, Esther read a proclamation tacked to a wall.
official announcement
Which conclusion brings together information from the story and article?
American citizens who can vote can use this right to make changes to the government.
What does the word polls mean? The voters went to the polls to elect a new governor.
Places to cast votes.
What is the meaning of the proverb below?
It's always darkest before dawn.
Even when a situation looks hopeless, it may improve.
How many branches of the government are there?
Name them and tell me what each branch does.
Legislature Branch Makes laws for the entire nation. congress is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Executive Branch Carries out laws made by Congress. President is the leader of this branch.
Judicial Branch is made up of the Supreme Court as well as other courts. Make sure the laws agree with the constitution. Supreme Court is made up of nine judges.