Helen Keller Journeys

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What is a biography?

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A story about a real person.

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Who was Helen Keller?

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A famous person who was deaf and blind but learned to communicate and became an author and activist.

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What did Alexander Graham Bell do for Helen Keller?

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He promised to send one of his workers to be her teacher.

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Why is it hard not to see or hear?

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Because we miss out on many experiences and feelings that come from seeing and hearing.

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What does it mean to feel something?

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To experience a sensation or emotion, like feeling the softness of a cow.

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What is the purpose of a photograph in a biography?

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To show what the real person looked like and to make the story more personal.

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

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Overcoming challenges and achieving success despite disabilities.

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Why do authors include feelings in stories?

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To help readers understand the characters better and connect with their experiences.

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What is sign language?

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

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What can we learn from Helen Keller's life?

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That determination and hard work can help us overcome obstacles.

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