OLS ELA 6.4 Run, Kate Shelley, Run Wrap-up

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What is the main idea of 'Run, Kate Shelley, Run'?

Back

By alerting the railroad men at the station in time to stop the midnight express, Kate prevents a train wreck.

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What detail supports the idea that people feel Kate should be remembered for her bravery?

Back

And after her death, the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen placed a memorial to their Iowa heroine.

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What was the significance of peanuts before George Washington Carver?

Back

Before Carver, peanuts were not recognized as a crop in the United States.

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Who is Kate Shelley?

Back

Kate Shelley is a young girl known for her bravery in alerting railroad men to prevent a train wreck.

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What does the term 'bravery' mean?

Back

Bravery means the quality of being courageous and facing danger or difficulty.

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What role did the railroad men play in 'Run, Kate Shelley, Run'?

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The railroad men were alerted by Kate to stop the train and prevent a disaster.

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What is a memorial?

Back

A memorial is a structure or object established to remember a person or event.

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How did Kate Shelley demonstrate courage?

Back

Kate Shelley demonstrated courage by risking her life to warn the railroad men during a storm.

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What is the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen?

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It is an organization that honored Kate Shelley for her bravery after her death.

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What does it mean to 'alert' someone?

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To alert someone means to warn them about a potential danger or important information.