Helen Keller: Life and Achievements

The video explores the life of Helen Keller, highlighting her early challenges with blindness and deafness, her transformative relationship with teacher Anne Sullivan, and her journey to literacy and speech. It emphasizes her achievements, including her advocacy for education for people with disabilities, and her lasting legacy as an inspirational figure. The video also introduces author Brad Meltzer, who narrates Keller's story, and provides vocabulary and discussion points for further reflection.

What is the main purpose of reading biographies?

• To study historical events

• To understand real people's lives

• To read about imaginary worlds

• To learn about fictional characters

What does the word 'selfless' mean?

• Caring more about others than yourself

• Ignoring others' needs

• Being very selfish

• Thinking only about oneself

At what age did Helen Keller become blind and deaf?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 19 months

• 5 years

How did Helen Keller initially communicate to say 'yes'?

• By writing on paper

• By pointing to objects

• By shaking her head

• By nodding her head

Who was the teacher that changed Helen Keller's life?

• Helen's mother

• Brad Meltzer

• Anne Sullivan

• Sarah Fuller

What was the first word Helen Keller learned to spell?

• Dog

• Mother

• Water

• Doll

How did Helen Keller learn to read?

• By watching videos

• By listening to audiobooks

• By reading with her eyes

• By feeling raised dots (Braille)

Which university did Helen Keller attend?

• Princeton University

• Radcliffe at Harvard University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

How many books did Helen Keller write?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 5

What is one of Helen Keller's most important contributions?

• Writing comic books

• Inventing sign language

• Creating a TV show

• Advocating for education for people with disabilities