Ruby Bridges

why do we learn about Ruby Bridges?

• She was a funny person.

• 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.

• She was the president of the United States

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

• 10 years old

• 18 years old

• 6 years old

• 2 years old

How was Ruby Bridges treated at first?

• Everyone liked her.

• They gave her presents.

• 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

• brave, shy and mean

• happy, smart and bossy

Did Ruby Bridges help make our world a better place?

• yes

• no

When Ruby started at her new school, what did the other parents do?

• They let their children stay at school.

• They told their children to be nice to Ruby.

• They pulled their children out of school.

• They bought presents for Ruby.

How did Ruby get to school every day?

• She went by herself.

• Mom took her.

• The Federal Marshalls took her.

• Grandma and Grandpa took her.

What grade was Ruby in when she started her new school?

• 3rd grade

• 1st grade

• 5th grade

• 8th grade

What does segregation mean?

• People wear white and black socks.

• No one goes to school.

• White students and colored students went to different schools.

• People allowed their kids to play baseball at the park.

In the end, what happened?

• Ruby loved being the only student at her school.

• The other students came back and they and Ruby went to school together.

• The school was closed down.

• The school became a school just for girls.