Module 1: Understanding the Self Text 1: The Story of My Life ( Helen Keller)
About the Author: Helen Keller, a renowned American author, disability rights advocate, and lecturer. Summary: The chapter is an excerpt from Helen Keller's autobiography, where she shares her experiences and struggles with being deaf and blind.
Comprehension Questions and Answers
What was Helen Keller's childhood like? Answer: Helen Keller was born with the ability to see and hear, but at 19 months old, she contracted a fever that left her deaf and blind. How did Helen Keller communicate with her family members? Answer: Helen Keller communicated with her family members through touch and gestures.
Vocabulary
Deaf : unable to hear Blind : unable to see Disability : a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities
Grammar
Verb Tenses : Present, Past, and Past Participle Subject-Verb Agreement
Writing
Essay Writing : Write a short essay on the importance of empathy towards people with disabilities.
Speaking and Listening
Role-Play : Act out a conversation between Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan.