Marlee Matlin Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Marlee Matlin Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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Arts, Performing Arts, Special Education

6th - 8th Grade

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The speaker shares a touching story about Marley, a talented 12-year-old girl who is deaf. Marley performs a dance at a school talent show, moving the speaker and his wife to tears. Despite her hearing challenges, Marley aspires to be an actress, and the speaker encourages her dreams. Years later, Marley achieves recognition with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, fulfilling her childhood ambition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event were the speaker and his wife attending at Marley's school?

A talent contest

A science fair

A graduation ceremony

A sports day

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker and his wife start to cry during Marley's performance?

Because Marley was struggling on stage

Because Marley forgot her dance steps

Because Marley was more talented than they expected

Because Marley was unable to hear the music

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Marley express as her future aspiration?

To become a teacher

To become a dancer

To become a singer

To become an actress

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant achievement did Marley accomplish later in life?

Winning a dance competition

Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Publishing a book

Starting a charity organization

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who believed in Marley's potential from the beginning?

Her friends

Marley herself

Her teachers

Her parents