Brave Bessie Comprehension

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Why did Bessie stop going to college?

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Bessie stopped going to college because it cost too much money and she could not afford it.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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What job did Bessie have when she moved to Chicago?

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Bessie worked at a barbershop.

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What was created in honor of Bessie Coleman's legacy?

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The Bessie Coleman Aero Club that taught African Americans to fly.

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Where did Bessie hear about lady pilots in France?

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Bessie heard about lady pilots in France at the barbershop.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How did Bessie get to France?

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Bessie got to France by a steam ship.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

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What is Bessie Coleman known for?

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Bessie Coleman is known for being the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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CCSS.RI.K.5

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What did Bessie want to do after hearing about lady pilots?

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Bessie wanted to become a pilot.

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What challenges did Bessie face in her education?

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Bessie faced financial challenges that made it hard for her to continue her education.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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What inspired Bessie to pursue flying?

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Bessie was inspired by stories of lady pilots in France.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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What did Bessie do to achieve her dream of flying?

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Bessie worked hard and saved money to go to flight school.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1