Summary
She did it all: teach, write, speak, campaign, organize--anything to help those in need. Born in 1884, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt struggled as a child, but grew up to become an outspoken advocate for the poor and disadvantaged, and "First Lady of the World." Her husband, President Franklin Roosevelt, had been partly paralyzed by polio. So she was very active, often appearing at events on his behalf. This was a new role for a first lady, and not everyone was happy about it. After Franklin's death, she continued to be an advocate, working to establish the United Nations. Click "play" to learn about the woman who paved the way for modern first ladies!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Eleanor Roosevelt:
- What is one new thing you learned about eleanor roosevelt?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining eleanor roosevelt.
- Draw or give one example of your own.