Clara Barton: Biography of A Lady in Charge

Mr. Griot introduces the concept of nonfiction through Clara Barton's biography. He explains the KWL chart method and shares insights into Barton's life, including her teaching career, Civil War contributions, and founding of the American Red Cross. The video highlights her humanitarian efforts and legacy, encouraging viewers to explore biographies.

What type of text is a biography?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Poetry

• Drama

At what age did Clara Barton become a teacher?

• 11

• 17

• 25

• 21

Why was Clara Barton called the 'Angel of the Battlefield'?

• She was a nurse during World War I

• She helped wounded soldiers during the Civil War

• She founded the Red Cross

• She was a famous teacher

What inspired Clara Barton to bring the Red Cross to the United States?

• Her interest in civil rights

• Her work with missing soldiers

• Her teaching career

• Her experiences in Switzerland

In what year was the American Red Cross established?

• 1890

• 1882

• 1870

• 1865

Which of the following was NOT a cause Clara Barton championed?

• Black civil rights

• Prison reform

• Women's voting rights

• Environmental conservation

What is Clara Barton most remembered for?

• Organizing the American Red Cross

• Her teaching career

• Writing biographies

• Her work in Europe