The Neglected Senses

one conclusion we can get from the story:

• All our senses are needed to confidently go about even ordinary daily activities.

• Because they cannot see, the blind need much assistance .

• When we cannot see, we become aware of other senses.

• Even blindfolded, a sighted person cannot appreciate the experience of being blind.

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What is the primary purpose of Rosemary Mahony's memoir "The Neglected Senses"?

• To explore the relationship between sight and other senses

• To document her personal journey through blindness

• To criticize society's treatment of the blind

• To explain medical advancements in vision care

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Put yourself in the position of one of the characters from the mentor text, "The Neglected Senses". How do you think Rosemary would've felt if she had to guide her blind classmates, who were unaware of their surroundings.

or...

What do you think it would be like if you didn't have your sense of sight?

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What is the significance of the memoir's title?

•  It suggests a hierarchy of senses

• It refers to overlooked human capabilities

• It criticizes medical treatments

• It emphasizes visual impairment

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How do the author's personal experiences and observations in the text challenge or expand our traditional understanding of sensory perception and human experience?

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According to the author of “The Neglected Senses,” why did students who were slightly sighted move more cautiously than those who were completely blind?

• Their vision was so poor they could not see the obstacles that stood in

  their way.

• They were more reluctant to accept the help of others in negotiating the

  hallways.

• They were trying to use what vision they had instead of utilizing their

  other senses.

• They did not acknowledge their blindness, so they did not benefit from

  the training offered to blind people.

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What does this passage from “The Neglected Senses” tell you about the blind children at Braille Without Borders?

• They are confident and self-assured.

• They are wild and undisciplined children

• They are surprisingly careless and thoughtless.

• They are angry and dissatisfied with their lives.

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What is the main theme of 'The Neglected Senses'?

• The importance of sight over other senses

• The exploration of underappreciated senses

• The advancement of technology in aiding the blind

• The emotional journey of overcoming blindness

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Which sense is primarily discussed as being neglected in the text?

• Sight

• Hearing

• Touch

• Smell

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How does the author suggest we can enhance our sensory experiences?

• By relying solely on sight

• By ignoring other senses

• By being more mindful of all senses

• By using technology to aid senses

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