by Bridget

Mary knew many things, one of those things was teaching. Yes, that is only one of her amazing talents.

In 1875, she was born in Maysville. After a couple years, she was taken to a school, which was against the law back then. Mary McLeod wanted to read because she had a book and she wanted to read it. She knew that other children wanted to read too.

All of her teachers liked her and gave her money and scholarships. She also made things and that made money. Soon she made enough money to buy a school. Then she taught at her own school when she was an adult.

She started putting up posters. Later 5 girls came. They looked very eager to learn. She taught her students to sing. Then she met a rich man that gave her enough money to make a singing hall called Nathaniel Hall. Her students sang there every day. Soon they made a second Nathaniel Hall across the street from the old Nathaniel Hall that was fireproof.

Another school liked what she taught her students so much that they asked if she would teach at their school and she did. She taught them many things.

Mary McLeod was also a very important person because:

1. She stood up to the Ku Klux Klan

2. She had many adventures.

3. She taught a black school.

4. She made many important speeches.

If you would like to learn more about this hero read about her in the book, Mary McLeod. She wanted to read.

Questions Bridget would ask Mary McLeod Bethune

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by Bridget

• Why were you so peaceful?

• When did you make the school for black children?

• How would you describe yourself?

• Why did you want to make a school for black children?

• Why were you so interested in your friend's doll?

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by Alexus

Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809. He became blind when he was a baby. He was playing in his dad’s shop and he found a sharp tool that he saw his dad use. Louis was playing with it and it fell in his eye. One eye became infected and got blind. It spread in his other eye and he became blind.

I think he is important because he made Braille and taught blind kids. When he was dead, they made Braille. He only used six-dots in one letter.

I think he changed the world and helped blind people. Louis made it easy for blind kids and adults. He taught them how to read and play instruments. And he was kind to others who deserved it. He deserved it soooooo soooooo much. He expected people to be kind to him. He respected if some one made a mistake. He believed in himself.

Questions Alexus would ask Louis Braille

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by Alexus

• How did you come up with the idea for Braille writing?

• did you like to be blind?

• Was Braille easy or your dad's writing?

• Did you like the blind school?

• Was it hard to play musical instruments?

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