All about Nellie Bly

Nellie Bly was a brave and adventurous woman who lived a very exciting life. She was born in 1864 in Pennsylvania, USA. Nellie became a famous journalist and writer, known for her daring investigative stories.

  1. Why is Nellie Bly famous?
  2. What was one of Nellie Bly's most famous adventures?
  3. What did Nellie Bly achieve that was similar to the famous book "Around the World in 80 Days"?
  4. How did Nellie Bly inspire others?
  5. Discuss why Nellie Bly's actions were important for women's rights and journalism.

A Visit to New York City

Hi, my name is Bella and I am 8 years old. Today I want to tell you about my amazing visit to New York City! It was so exciting to explore the city where Nellie Bly, the famous journalist, made history.

  1. We visited the New York World Building, which was home to the newspaper where Nellie Bly worked. It was incredible to see where she wrote her groundbreaking stories.
  1. What was the name of the famous journalist associated with New York City?
  2. Where did we visit in New York City that was influenced by Nellie Bly?
  3. Why is Nellie Bly considered an important figure in history?
  4. How did visiting the New York World Building make you feel?
  5. What other famous landmarks would you like to visit in the future?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Nellie Bly, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!
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