Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt

Women in History

Some Personal Facts

• Eleanor Roosevelt was born into a well-to-do New York family on October 11, 1884,

• By the time she was 10 years old, she had lost both her parents and a younger brother

• She helped new immigrants adjust to life in the United States, started investigating poor working conditions at factories, and visited soldiers during World War I.

Eleanor Early Years

• While her parents were alive, her mother treated her poorly, calling her "Granny" because she thought Eleanor was so serious and old-fashioned looking.

  
  

• Eleanor had few friends her age and was a quiet and frightened child. Her father was more encouraging, but wasn't around much. He would send her letters that she kept for the rest of her life.

  
  

Going to School

• When Eleanor turned fifteen her grandmother sent her boarding school near London, England. At first Eleanor was scared, however the headmistress took a special interest in her.

  
  

• By the time she graduated, Eleanor had gained confidence in herself. She had learned a lot about herself and life. She returned home a new person.

Open Ended

Would you want to meet Eleanor Roosevelt if you had the chance ??

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned from todays lesson ??