Helen Keller

Front

What is the main idea of Helen Keller's story?

Back

Helen had a lot of challenges in her life, but with some help, she learned to communicate and overcome them.

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How did Helen Keller lose her sight and hearing?

Back

She got really sick when she was little.

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Front

Why was Helen hard to work with?

Back

Because she locked Annie in a room, hit her, and knocked out her front teeth.

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Front

Why did Helen scream, cry, yell, and kick?

Back

She was frustrated because she could not communicate.

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Front

When did Helen really start to understand sign language?

Back

At the water pump.

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Front

Who was Annie Sullivan?

Back

Annie Sullivan was Helen Keller's teacher who helped her learn to communicate.

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Front

What does it mean to communicate?

Back

To share ideas, thoughts, or feelings with others.

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What is sign language?

Back

A way of communicating using hand signs and gestures instead of spoken words.

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Front

What challenges did Helen Keller face?

Back

She faced challenges of being deaf and blind.

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Front

Why is Helen Keller important?

Back

She showed that people with disabilities can achieve great things.

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