1. Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride
Written by Pam Munoz Ryan
Pictures by Brian Selnick

2. Study Skills Genre: Historical fiction Comprehension Skill: Sequence
Comprehension Strategy:
Story Structure
Comprehension Review Skill:
Draw Conclusions
Vocabulary: Context Clues

3. Comprehension Skill Sequence TE 581b
Sequence means the order in which things happen.
Clue words: first, next, then and last.
Pay close attention to dates and times the author gives you.

4. Comprehension Skill Sequence TE 581b
Notice that some events happen simultaneously, or at the same time.
Sequence can also mean the steps we follow to do something.

5. Vocabulary - Say It brisk cockpit daring elegant outspoken solo
aviator
brisk
cockpit
daring
elegant
outspoken
solo

6. aviator
person who flies an aircraft; pilot, airplane pilot

7. not reserved; frank; direct,
outspoken
not reserved; frank; direct,

8. elegant
having or showing good taste; gracefully and richly refined; beautifully luxurious; stylish

9. bold; fearless; courageous
daring
bold; fearless; courageous

10. place where the pilot sits in an airplane
cockpit
place where the pilot sits in an airplane

11. brisk
keen; sharp; chilly

12. without a partner, teacher, alone, etc.
solo
without a partner, teacher, alone, etc.

13. Question of the Week TE 314m
How did an adventure by two famous women break tradition?

14. Genre: Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is set in the past. The characters may be based on real people who lived at that time. Think about which characters are based on real people as you read.

15. Information to know page 566
Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were good friends.
Amelia was the first female pilot to fly solo (alone) across the Atlantic Ocean.
Eleanor was Eleanor Roosevelt, President Franklin Roosevelt’s wife.
Amelia was invited to a dinner at the White House.

16. Information to know page 567
Amelia Earhart was a very bold and daring woman. Eleanor Roosevelt was also a very bold and daring woman.
Amelia liked to fly and Eleanor liked to drive.
At the time women did not fly or drive cars.
They enjoyed flying and driving ,because it made them feel independent.

17. Information to know for page 568- 569
Amelia begins talking about flying.
She describes what it is like to fly at night.
Very few people have flown at night.

18. Information for page 570
Amelia and Eleanor decided to go flying at night.
The Secret Service objected. Their job is to protect Eleanor and keep her safe.
Eleanor trusts Amelia and decides to go flying before dessert is served.

19. Information for page 571
Amelia and Eleanor turned off all of the lights in the plane so they had a better view of the land below.

20. Comprehension Strategy Story Structure TE 560
Good readers use the structure of an article or story to help them understand what they are reading.
Most fictional stories are arranged by the sequence of events.
Chronological (time) order is sometimes important in nonfiction.
Look for dates and times as well as signal words.
Make a time line to keep track of what happens.
Study illustrations that help you understand the sequence.

21. Comprehension Skill Review Draw Conclusions TE 569
A conclusion is a decision you reach after thinking about what you have read.
Good conclusions can be supported with facts and details from the story.

22. Vocabulary Strategy for Unfamiliar Words – Context Clues Pg. 562
Read the words and sentences around the unknown word. The author may give you a definition of the word.
If not, say what the sentence means in your own words.
Predict a meaning for the unknown word.
Try that meaning in the sentences. Does it make sense?
Let’s read Amelia Earhart paying attention to how vocabulary is used on pg. 563.

23. Day 2 - Question of the Day
How are Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt different from most other women of their time?

24. Information to know for page 572
Reporters were waiting for the women to return. The reporters knew that the women had done something unusual.
The reporters asked Eleanor if she felt safe in the plane while Amelia flew.
The reporters knew that it was unusual to have a woman pilot.

25. Information to know for page 573
Eleanor and Amelia decided to go driving after flying the plane.
The two women wanted to compare flying and driving.
Both of these activities were unheard of for women to participate in.

26. Information to know for pages 574-575
Amelia and Eleanor returned from flying and driving (the two most exciting things) just in time for dessert at the White House.
Know recipe on page 575 (can use book to know the sequence)

27. Day 3 – Question of the Day
Why do you think Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt enjoyed each other’s company so much?

28. Review Questions
What was the purpose for Amelia’s flying and Eleanor’s driving?
How do we know that Amelia and Eleanor knew each other prior to the dinner party?
What were the duties of the Secret Service men?
What event happened prior to Amelia coming to the White House?
How do we know that Eleanor trusted Amelia?

29. Review Questions
6. Why did the women turn the lights of the plane off the night they flew?
Why were the reporters gathered awaiting Eleanor and Amelia’s return?
What was the author’s purpose for writing the story?
What was the most exciting event for both Amelia and Eleanor?
How were these women different from other women of their time?

30. Summary
One evening, Eleanor Roosevelt asks her friend Amelia Earhart to dinner. In the middle of the dinner, these two brave and daring friends decide to take a ride in an airplane to see the city lights. Even after their exhilarating flight, they have enough excitement left in them to take a fast spin in Eleanor’s new car. It proves to be a memorable evening for the two friends.

31. Fun Stuff and Practice Brian Selznick, Children's Illustrator
Aviation History
Eleanor Roosevelt
Amelia Earhart
More on Eleanor Roosevelt
Web Adventure
Brian Selznick, Children's Illustrator
PowerPoint on Eleanor