Who Was Helen Keller?
Written by Gare Thompson
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Copyright date: August 2003
Number of pages: 107
Age Level: 8-12
Biography
Biography
This is a biography about Helen Keller who became deaf and blind at the young age of two. She spends many of her early years with internal conflict and a lot of hatred toward her disabilities. However, Helen learns to read, write, and do sign language from her teacher Annie Sullivan. Helen is self-motivated, intelligent, and ambitious. Helen ended up graduating from college, meeting multiple Presidents, and became an inspiration to those with disabilities.
For a lesson using this book, I would have students create a timeline that included at least eight important events in Helen Kellers life. Before beginning the book I would show students how to take Cornell Style Notes. This would help them learn how to organize the important events in the book. The will be taking notes throughout our readings. Once we finish the book, they will create a timeline that include the dates, the important event, why it was significant, and an illustration.
Great choice of biography! I like your lesson idea and the amount of direction you give in the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI really like your choice of book. Helen Keller is a great individual for students to learn about. I really like your idea to use a timeline and document eight important events that happened in Helen Keller's life.
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