Helen Keller

Helen Keller read and wrote in Braille. What is Braille?

• a machine that scans words and reads them out loud so people can listen

• a language that is communicated with hand shapes and body movements

• a set of raised dots that stand for letters, numbers, and symbols

• an organization that fights for rights for people with disabilities

Helen Keller wrote an AUTOBIOGRAPHY called The Story of My Life. What is an AUTOBIOGRAPHY?

• a book that explains how to do something

• a book that teaches how something works

• a book with imaginary characters and settings

• a book an author writes about himself or herself

Which happened FIRST?

• Helen Keller wrote a book about her life.

• Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing.

• Helen Keller learned to read Braille.

• Helen Keller graduated from college.

How could Helen Keller recognize people?

• by listening to the sound of their voices

• by looking at them and drawing pictures

• by taking photos and writing notes about them

• by touching their faces or feeling their clothes

Helen Keller wrote many essays and articles and gave speeches. What does this tell us about Helen?

• She thought it was important to communicate her ideas.

• She was shy and quiet because she was deaf and blind.

• She got frustrated and angry easily and misbehaved.

• She read a lot of books and spent time in the library.

How did Helen Keller read people's lips?

• She wore special glasses that helped her to see and read.

• She saw how people shaped words with their mouths.

• She read along with what people were saying out loud.

• She lightly touched people's lips and felt their throats.

Why do you think Helen Keller acted out when she was a young child?

• She was upset because it was hard for her to communicate.

• She hated being indoors and wanted to go outside and play.

• She wanted people to pay more attention to her.

• She did not like to study or do her homework.

Why did Helen Keller meet with leaders from all over the world?

• to help get people with disabilities the right to vote for their leaders

• to encourage leaders to improve conditions for people with disabilities

• to teach leaders sign language and teach how to read and write in Braille

• to gather support so she could become the first deaf and blind president

Which sentence is FALSE about Helen Keller?

• She encouraged people to work together.

• She met leaders from around the world.

• She fought for equal rights.

• She was born blind and deaf.

Helen Keller said, "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." What do you think she meant?

• A good education will bring success.

• A positive attitude keeps you happy.

• Shadows are areas where sunlight is blocked.

• Men and women should have the same rights.