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Dive into Helen Keller’s inspiring journey while practicing phonetics and comprehension exercises. Explore new words and facts about this remarkable individual in a fun and engaging way.
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Reading for pleasure Helen Keller
Warming up B C H P
Phonetic drill[w] [e] When the weather is wet We must not fret.When the weather is cold We must not scold. When the weather is warm, We must not storm. But be joyful together Whatever the weather.
Questions The children have to be at school before 8.45. • Yes/No • Who • When • Where • or?
New words • to be sick - to be ill • afterwards - then, after that • to make sounds • to press - to push something firmly • a throat • a typewriter • deaf [def] - unable to hear
Answer the questions • Why couldn’t Helen see or hear? • Who wanted to help her? • Was it easy to teach Helen to speak? Why? • Could Helen study at the university? Why? • Who did she help?
True or false • Helen was born in 1890. • She was sick at the age of one year and 7 months. • She couldn’t see but she could hear. • Everyone could understand her. • Her teacher’s name was Ann. • Helen spoke to people around the world
Helen Keller couldn’t …She could not … or … Then she had a teacher. Later she learnt to … and … She went to … and she …