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Helen Keller: An Inspiring Life (Biography Mini-Book)

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Inspire young readers with this printable biography of Helen Keller. Including a timeline, glossary, and realistic illustrations with supporting captions, this is a great resource for not only teaching children about this amazing...
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Using Your Senses

For Teachers K - 1st
Here is a terrific lesson that uses a special State Quarter as a learning tool. This one uses the Alabama State Quarter. During this lesson, pupils learn about their five senses. They make observations about what is in paper bags using...
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A Picture Book of Helen Keller

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students advocate for people with disabilities. In this Helen Keller lesson, students listen to the story A Picture Book of Helen Keller by David A Adler. Students discuss how Helen Keller learned to communicate and became an advocate...
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Disability in the Media Lesson Plan: Braille

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students determine the workings of the Braille alphabet and how people with visual impairments learn how to use it. In this Braille instructional activity, students study the associated vocabulary, read about Helen Keller, and complete...
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Special Traits: Alabama quarter reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Who knew a state quarter could say so much? Alabama's quarter is embossed with an image of Helen Keller, pupils will use this image to think about what the phrase "Spirit of courage" means. They will use a graphic organizer to...
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Helen Keller Language Arts Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st Standards
The story of Helen Keller is compelling because it shows readers that a person can overcome almost any obstacle. A picture book describing Helen's life is used to address several language standards, such as using key details, identifying...
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Mystery State #27

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mystery state instructional activity, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Bits of Braille

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Intended to build an understanding of Braille in a general education classroom. They read the book Helen Keller then write their names using a braille website. Many interesting web links are included. Could be used for a general or...
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Writing a Biography - Helen Keller

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate inspirational figures by researching Helen Keller.  In this biography lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to take notes about the life of Helen Keller.  Young scholars complete a biography question...
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Helen Keller- Book Marks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students learn about the life of Helen Keller. In this cultural and disability awareness instructional activity, students read a biography about Helen Keller and discuss the differences in her life and theirs. Students discuss which...
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Reading: A Speech by Helen Keller

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Helen Keller worksheet, students read a speech that was delivered by Helen Keller in 1925. Students answer 8 true and false comprehension questions.
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Helen Keller

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Helen Keller activity, students read about the life of the activist, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Helen Keller: An Amazing Woman

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a true story about Helen Keller. Students fill in the 8 blanks in the story with the correct word from the word bank.
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Interpreting a Quote by Helen Keller

For Students 5th - 9th
In this quote interpretation worksheet, students read a quote by Helen Keller that is show at the top of the page along with her picture. They write an essay explaining the meaning of the quote.
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Worksheet 12: Reading -- Helen Keller: An Amazing Woman

For Students 2nd - Higher Ed
Using this worksheet, students review information about Helen Keller, and practice identifying vocabulary about this famous woman. This fill-in-the-blank worksheet could be used an a reading comprehension page, vocabulary review, or ESL...
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Darkness- Chapter 1 --Helen Keller

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 9 comprehension questions pertaining to Chapter 1 of Helen Keller. The first few words of each answer are provided to help students respond in a complete sentence.
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College- Chapter 6 (Helen Keller)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 9 comprehension questions about Chapter 6 "College." There is no book title on the page but these questions appear to be about Helen Keller.
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Peace- Chapter 10 Helen Keller

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 9 comprehension questions about Chapter 10, "Peace." There is no book title listed here but this appears to pertain to Helen Keller.
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Helen Keller W-A-T-E-R Chapter 3

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 9 comprehension questions about Chapter 3 of Helen Keller. Students answer the questions in complete sentences.
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Writing a Biography - Helen Keller

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers write a biography of Helen Keller. This lesson takes more than one class period. They may have to do the research during a class period, and then them write their paper at home or during class the following day.
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Using Your Senses

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze the Alabama quarter and discover information about Helen Keller. They participate in an activity requiring the use of the five senses. They write about a time they were brave.
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Talk to Me

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate communication techniques using variations in the tone of the voice, facial expressions, and gestures. The image of Helen Keller which appears on the reverse side of the Alabama quarter forms the basis of the lesson's...
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Helen Keller

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students describe several obstacles overcome by Helen Keller and identify adversity in their own lives and think about their views of dealing with it and ways of overcoming it.
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Famous Figures in History

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate famous people in U.S. history. For this American history lesson, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Students think of ways they might become famous.