"Women In Aviation" Seventh Grade Assessment

Review page 153 that lists Author's Purpose for writing. Then, reread paragraphs 1-3 of the selection. What was the author's purpose for including Katherine Wright's contribution to aviation?

Reread paragraphs 11 and 12. Based on your evaluation of the text details in these paragraphs, what can you identify as a trait of Bessie Coleman? Cite evidence from the paragraphs to support your answer.

Reread paragraph 5. What evidence do the authors provide to suggest that Harriet Quimby had a sense of humor?

In what ways were Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman most alike? Cite evidence from the txt to support your answer.

Harriet Quimby is quoted as saying, "Flying is easier than voting." What situation dos her comment highlight? How do her Quoted Words help the authors achieve their purpose?

Do you think the authors present Bessie Coleman's life in an overly positive way? Explain your answer.