5th - Reading - The Daring Nellie Bly: America's Star Reporter Flashcards
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Has worked hard to make a change based on his or her beliefs. Verb
Crusaded
Has habits or opinions that seem odd to other people. Adjective
Eccentric
Is impossible to travel on. Adjective
Impassable
Made you feel extremely angry. Verb
Infuriated
Has agreed to something he or she once refused. Verb
Relented
You feel disappointed and less hopeful. Adjective
Disheartened
They bother or confuse you. Verb
Faze
Is a written account of a person’s life, told by someone else.
Biography
- Events presented in time order.
2. Information that shows why the person’s life is important.
Characteristics of a Biograpghy
Why do you think Nellie Bly might have decided to become a newspaper reporter? pg. 110-111
She might have wanted to travel.
How do you know Nellie Bly was a determined person? pg. 110-111
- After six months of failure, she took a big risk by reporting on the unfair practices affecting the lives of ordinary woman. Her stories became a sensation and she became a newspaper star.
- She decided she could break the fictional record of Phileas Fogg who went around the world in 80 days. Her editor was doubtful but she decided she could do it and if “World” wouldn’t send her she would find another newspaper that would.
- She wouldn’t give up on traveling around the world..
Why was Nellie Bly’s meeting with Jules Verne important? pg. 110-111
They charted her journey on the map Verne had used to outline Phileas Fogg’s route.
So she could track where she had been and where she was going.
Do you think Nellie Bly’s trip will be successful? Explain why or why not? pg. 110-111
Yes, because Nellie checked the timetables and was convinced she could do it.
What factors were likely to affect the outcome of Nellie Bly’s journey? pg. 112
Boats were late, trains were slow and connections were often missed.
What does Nellie Bly mean when she says that Colombo may be a pleasant place to stay “if staying there does not mean more than life to one?” pg. 112
She meant that her journey was the most important thing to her. ???????
How does this quote help the author characterize Nellie Bly? What personality trait is expressed? pg. 112
This quote shows that Nellie is determined to complete her mission of beating Phileas Fogg’s time. It shows her determination.
How did Nellie Bly feel about arriving in Hong Kong? Why? pg. 114-115
She was thrilled because it was the 39th day of her journey and she was halfway around the world.
Compare Elizabeth Bisland’s reasons for traveling around the world with Nellie Bly’s reasons. pg. 114-115
Elizabeth Bisland’s was sent by a magazine to beat Nellie’s time. Nellie was a star stunt newspaper reporter that came up with her own great story ideas.
How did World readers feel about Nellie Bly’s journey? How do you know? pg. 114-115
They believed in her - were rooting for her. Everyone knew her story. All along the way Nellie was greeted by crowds of well-wishes, bands, and fireworks. Telegrams, flowers, fruit, and candy poured in.
They are encouraging her on her journey. They do this with telegrams and other encouraging things.
What were two results of Nellie Bly’s successful journey? pg. 116-117
- Nellie beat the record - she did it in 72 days, 6 hours, and 11 minutes.
- Nellie became famous - “best known and most talked of young woman on earth today.”
- Nellie’s exploits increased the “World’s” circulation by 24,000.
Why do you think Nellie Bly worked to help women, workers, and orphans? pg. 116-117
She felt that “each individual has a moral responsibility to the whole wide world of mankind: good, bad and indifferent.”
Did Nellie Bly’s trip turn out as you thought it would? Explain why or why not? pg. 116-117
Yes, because I thought she would beat the record.
Why do you think the author wrote this Biograpghy? pg. 116-117
The author wrote this biography to explain Nellie’s life - a determined woman who worked to help women, workers, and orphans.
They were both adventerous.
