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My Hero: Nellie Bly Unknown TypeMy Hero: Nellie Bly Unknown Type
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My Hero Project
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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My Hero: Nellie Bly

Curated by ACT

Use this resource to learn about the first known female reporter, Nellie Bly, whose work as a writer, journalist, and role model urged women to enter the field of journalism and helped women earn the respect they deserved as journalists.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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