Ruby Bridges

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Why do we learn about Ruby Bridges?

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she was one of the first African Americans to attend a white only school

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How old was Ruby Bridges when she went to the all white school?

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6 years old

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How was Ruby Bridges treated at first?

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many people yelled at her and treated her badly

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What words describe Ruby Bridges' character? Options: brave, kind, and smart; brave, shy, and mean; scared, rude, and mad; happy, smart, and bossy

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brave, kind, and smart

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Did Ruby Bridges help better our world?

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yes

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How many students were in Ruby Bridges' class?

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1

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What does segregation mean?

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white students and black students went to different schools

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What grade was Ruby in when she first started at the all white school?

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first grade

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Ruby Bridges was the first black child to ________.

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integrate an all-white elementary school by herself

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On Ruby’s first day of school, what did the white parents do?

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They pulled their children out of school.