Helen Keller (Scholastic Biography) (1969 original; edició 1989)

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The accomplishments of Helen Keller would be fairly impressive had she been able to see and hear but with the lack of both she did much in her life. So many with so much more have done so much less. Be sure to read this biography about her for this study.

Summary of Book:
This book is the biography of Helen Keller. This book starts out with how Helen Keller first was diagnosed with scarlet fever. The doctor thought because the fever finally broke, she would be fine. However, they soon realized Helen was blind, deaf and mute. The book goes on to talk about how Helen excelled at some things and struggled with others. The end of the book talks about how Helen Keller went to college and graduated and ultimately overcame the impossible.

Personal Reaction:
I really like this book because it shows how even with difficulties, people can overcome and achieve whatever they want to. Helen Keller's story is very inspirational even to children, because it shows that even people with disabilities can still do 'normal' things just like everyone else. Having a disability doesn't mean that that individual cannot be successful.

Classroom Extension:
For this book's classroom extension I would have my students write about a time that they struggled or felt like giving up. Another classroom extension I would use is have each of my students make a Helen Keller biography project report and each student would be responsible for a different aspect of Helen Keller's life. ( )

This is a great read for young students. It is an inspirational story about a young girl who did not let blindness or a hearing loss effect her ability to learn. ( )