Ruby Bridges

why do we learn about Ruby Bridges?

• She was the first African America to attend a white only school.

• She was the first little girl to go to an all boys school.

How old was Ruby Bridges when she started at the new school?

• 10 years old

• 6 years old

How was Ruby Bridges treated at first?

• She was treated like everyone else.

• Many people yelled at her and treated her badly.

Which words describe Ruby Bridges?

• brave, kind, smart

• scared, rude and mad

Did Ruby Bridges help make our world a better place?

• yes

• no

What does segregation mean?

• No one goes to school.

• White students and colored students went to different schools.

How many students were in Ruby Bridges' class?

• 1
• 6

Ruby Bridges was an ...

• model

• preacher

• teacher

• activist

What did Ruby have to do before she was allowed to attend William Frantz Elementary School?

• write an essay

• take a hard test

Even though the mob yelled mean things at Ruby, she didn’t give up. This shows that Ruby was ________.

• brave

• friendly