Read a rough draft summary of Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change.1 Bicycle racing became popular almost as soon as the first bicycle was introduced in 1878. 2 Although most racers were males, many females soon entered this growing sport. 3 It was not long before races began to occur throughout the United States, attracting large crowds of fans who applauded the competitive efforts of these female athletes. 4 However, despite their determination and successes, not everyone in the community was supportive of women racers. 5 There are always jealous people who selfishly do not like to see others succeed, and bicycle racing was no different. 6 Some believed that women’s place in cycling was "not on the public race path,” and many tried to make it difficult for women to compete. 7 Ultimately, these attempts were too late and largely unsuccessful, and women racers continued to make their mark in the cycling world.
Read this excerpt from Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.It is a challenge for many African girl students to remain in school. A myriad of obstacles often stand in their way. They have so many chores to do in the morning they often cannot get to school or start their lessons on time. Or, their parents need them to take care of younger siblings while they go work in the fields—a job they would never bestow on their boy children. It used to take Lewanika an hour to walk to and from school. Now her biking commute is 20 minutes. Lewanika is able to get her chores done, make it to school on time, and feel refreshed enough to pay attention in class.
Which image would be best to use in a PSA promoting routine flossing as a part of good dental hygiene?
Read this excerpt from the introduction to Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.“To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new toy, another machine added to the long list of devices they knew in their work and play. To women, it was a steed upon which they rode into a new world.”—"Woman and the Wheel," Munsey’s Magazine, May 1896
Based on the criteria for a clear procedure, which aspect of Ward's excerpt from The Common Sense of Bicycling: Bicycling for Ladies is most likely to confuse readers?
When a reader evaluates the clarity of a written procedure, which would be considered an error in organization?
Based on the foreword of Wheels of Change , what were the short-term effects of Mary Lewanika receiving a bicycle? Check all that apply.She could more easily help with morning chores.She was refreshed and awake in class.She was empowered to decide her own future.She had a quick commute to school each day.She felt a sense of freedom from social oppression.She developed a set of newfound life goals.
Why did the velocipede stop gaining popularity in the United States and Europe? Check all that apply.
Read this introduction to a magazine article.Headphones are everywhere! People are locked in their worlds of downloaded music, relying on their private music libraries for entertainment. In doing so, they are ignoring a diverse world of radio offerings that could enrich and entertain. Local radio stations provide music and news, while National Public Radio (NPR) broadcasts discourse and entertainment for all tastes.
Which homophone best completes the sentence?They showed us ________ finished projects at the end of class.
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