by
Mary Helen Ponce
by
Judith Viorst |
Mary
Helen Ponce
Read
this biography of Mexican American author Mary
Helen Ponce. Why do you think it was important
for her to further her education? In the Web
Links Activity Log, write at least three
reasons why you feel it is important to pursue a good education.
Share your reasons with a partner. Did he or she
list the same reasons?
All-American
Girls Professional Baseball League 1943–1954
Explore
this site dedicated to the All-American Girls
Professional Baseball League which operated during
and after World War II. While
many men were away at war, female athletes were
given the opportunity to play professional baseball
for the first time. How have women’s sports changed
since 1954? Write a letter to a fictional player
from this league describing the progress in women’s
sports and the opportunities girls enjoy today.
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