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Discovering the World of Helen Keller

Discovering the World of Helen Keller

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English

7th Grade

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CCSS
6.NS.B.3, RI.6.2, RI.11-12.10

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Kate Marais

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9 Slides • 5 Questions

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Discovering Helen Keller

Explore the remarkable life and achievements of Helen Keller, a woman who overcame deafness and blindness to become an influential author, activist, and lecturer. Discover her inspiring journey and the impact she made on the world.

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Discovering Helen Keller

Helen Keller, a remarkable woman who overcame blindness and deafness, is the focus of this lesson. Learn about her teacher-student relationship with Anne Sullivan and their unique friendship. Explore the concept vocabulary, use context clues, and notice the general ideas of the text. Compare Keller's autobiography with a scene from 'How Helen Keller Learned to Talk' to deepen your understanding.

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Multiple Choice

Who is the focus of this lesson?

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Anne Sullivan

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Helen Keller

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How Helen Keller Learned to Talk

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Discovering the World of Helen Keller

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Helen Keller

Helen Keller was the focus of this lesson. She was a remarkable woman who overcame deafness and blindness to become an author, political activist, and lecturer. Her story of perseverance and determination continues to inspire people around the world. Discovering the World of Helen Keller and How Helen Keller Learned to Talk are two recommended books to learn more about her incredible life.

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Discovering Helen Keller

Explore the incredible journey of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf woman who overcame immense challenges to learn language. In this excerpt from her autobiography, she describes her first experience with language at the age of six. Learn about the Perkins Institution, where Helen received her education, and how she learned to spell words through finger play. Discover the significance of this moment in Helen's life and the impact it had on her future.

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Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Helen Keller's first experience with language?

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It allowed her to communicate with others

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It helped her overcome her blindness and deafness

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It led to her enrollment at the Perkins Institution

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It shaped her future and ability to learn

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Poll

How well do you understand the story of Helen Keller

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Helen Keller's Language

Trivia: Helen Keller's first experience with language shaped her future and ability to learn. It opened up a whole new world for her, allowing her to communicate with others and overcome her blindness and deafness. This pivotal moment also led to her enrollment at the Perkins Institution. Language was the key that unlocked her potential and transformed her life.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Helen Keller went on to become a renowned author, political activist, and lecturer, advocating for the rights of people with disabilities?

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Discovering Language: The Breakthrough Moment

Helen Keller's breakthrough moment came when her teacher spelled 'water' into her hand. This revelation unlocked the mystery of language for her, giving her hope, joy, and setting her soul free. From that moment on, everything had a name, and each name gave birth to a new thought. Language became her key to understanding the world.

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Multiple Choice

What was Helen Keller's breakthrough moment?

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When she discovered the mystery of language

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When she learned to spell 'water'

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When she found hope and joy

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When she understood the world through language

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Helen Keller's Breakthrough

Trivia: Helen Keller's breakthrough moment was when she learned to spell 'water'. This opened up a whole new world for her, as she realized that everything had a name and could be communicated through language. It was a pivotal moment in her life, leading to her incredible achievements as an author, activist, and lecturer. 'Water' became a symbol of hope and triumph for Helen Keller, representing her determination to overcome obstacles and find joy in life.

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Discovering Helen Keller

  • Helen Keller's journey of discovering the world
  • Her experience with a well-house
  • Learning new words and senses
  • Feeling repentance and sorrow
  • Longing for a new day

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Multiple Choice

What was Helen Keller's journey about?

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Discovering new words and senses

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Feeling repentance and sorrow

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Longing for a new day

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Learning about a well-house

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Helen Keller's Journey

Trivia: Helen Keller's journey was about discovering new words and senses. Despite being deaf and blind, she learned to communicate through sign language and braille. Her determination and perseverance inspired many people around the world. She became an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and left a lasting legacy.

Discovering Helen Keller

Explore the remarkable life and achievements of Helen Keller, a woman who overcame deafness and blindness to become an influential author, activist, and lecturer. Discover her inspiring journey and the impact she made on the world.

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