Founding of the First School for the Deaf

Founding of the First School for the Deaf

Assessment

Interactive Video

Special Education, Education

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video introduces Gallaudet, co-founder of America's first school for the deaf, and his first student, Alex de Coxwell, who signs the letter A. It also hints at a story that will be debunked.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a key figure in establishing the first school for the deaf in America?

Alexander Graham Bell

Thomas Edison

Thomas Gallaudet

Helen Keller

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Alex de Coxwell in the context of the first school for the deaf?

She was the principal.

She was the first teacher.

She was the first student.

She was a famous visitor.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What letter does Alex de Coxwell sign?

C

B

A

D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is mentioned about the next story in the transcript?

It is a historical event.

It seems easy to debunk.

It is a story about a famous person.

It is a complex story.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the transcript?

The debunking of a historical story.

The biography of Alex de Coxwell.

The founding of a school for the deaf.

The history of sign language.