Brave Bessie Coleman

The author includes paragraphs 11 and 12 most likely to show that Bessie —

• was not sure where she wanted to fly

• was not very serious about her flying lessons

• did not think she was ready to fly without her instructor

• did not let her fear keep her from flying

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence best helps the reader imagine Bessie’s creative way of flying at air shows?

• She made loops, as if she were dragging invisible banners through the sky. (paragraph 14)

• She never wanted to come down. (paragraph 14)

• There a crowd gathered to watch her pilot her airplane toward the clouds. (paragraph 17)

• Then Bessie steered the plane back up. (paragraph 17)

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on paragraph 14 and paragraph 17‚ what can the reader tell about Bessie?

• She sometimes had trouble controlling her plane.

• She liked to have music playing when she was flying.

• She wanted to make her air shows exciting for viewers.

• She worried that people would think she was confused.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What did Bessie have to do before she could learn to fly a plane?

• Move to France

• Buy an airplane

• Return to Texas

• Receive a license

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Bessie want to do after she became a successful pilot?

• Open her own school for pilots

• Meet other female pilots

• Learn another language

• Attend more events for veterans

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which statement describes a main theme of the selection?

• Trying something new can be fun

• Hard work and determination can lead to great success.

• It usually takes a long time to develop a new skill.

• Sharing ideas and information with others can be helpful.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the most likely reason the man in France agreed to give Bessie flying lessons?

• He was impressed that she had come such a long way to learn to be a pilot.

• He hoped that she could help him with his work at the hangar.

• He knew that she had read many books about becoming a pilot.

• He thought that she might be able to help him learn English in return.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the word boarded mean in paragraph 1?

• Went onto

• Thought about

• Watched closely

• Tried to stop

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4