(The Story of Helen Keller) Flashcards

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Her family sought help and found teacher Anne Sullivan.

Anne taught Helen to communicate through touch. Helen learned quickly and soon began to speak.

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Who was her teacher and how did she help her?

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Helen Keller was born in 1880 in Alabama. At 19 months, she contracted an illness that left her deaf and blind. Her family sought help and found teacher Anne Sullivan.

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What illness did Helen Keller contract at 19 months?

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She studied at Radcliffe University and graduated with honors.

Helen became an activist for the rights of disabled people.

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. What achievements did Helen achieve in her life?

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Helen became an activist for the rights of disabled people. She traveled around the world and spoke about the importance of education.

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What message did Helen want to convey through her work?