Overcoming Disabilities Quiz

What is sign language?

• A way to communicate without speaking

• A way to communicate using only gestures

• A way to communicate using only facial expressions

• A way to communicate using only written words

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

How do some deaf people communicate by reading lips?

• By listening carefully to the person's voice

• By watching the person's facial expressions

• By studying the different shapes and positions of the person's lips

• By reading the person's written words

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the purpose of a cane for blind people?

• To help them read braille

• To help them recognize people by their voice

• To help them navigate and detect obstacles

• To help them communicate using sign language

What are guide dogs trained to do?

• To help blind people read braille

• To help blind people communicate using sign language

• To help blind people navigate and get around safely

• To help blind people recognize people by their voice

What is braille?

• A system of raised bumps used to represent letters for blind people

• A system of hand gestures used to communicate without speaking

• A system of reading lips by touch

• A system of recognizing people by their voice

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

What did Ray Charles become famous for?

• His ability to read braille

• His ability to communicate using sign language

• His ability to recognize people by their voice

• His musical talent as a singer and pianist

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How did Ray Charles overcome his blindness?

• By learning to read braille

• By learning to communicate using sign language

• By relying on his other senses and pursuing his passion for music

• By recognizing people by their voice

How many Grammy Awards did Ray Charles win?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What can we learn from Ray Charles' story?

• Disabilities can hold us back from achieving our dreams

• People with disabilities face extra challenges in life

• Determination and passion can help overcome disabilities

• Blindness is a barrier that cannot be overcome

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9