Have you ever had to work through a disability or shortcoming? Scholars analyze the life and impact of author, advocate, and activist Helen Keller. After researching photos, video clips, and primary sources, individuals form a written response on the meaning behind a favorite quote by the activist for those with disabilities. 

Concepts

helen keller, braille, human rights, americans with disabilities act

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Split the class into four groups and assign one excerpt per group for a class presentation and explanation 
• Incorporate a braille lesson or braille book as an extension

Classroom Considerations

• Group size should be no more than four 

Pros

• Resource includes a graphic organizer
• Video assists audio and visual learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.2 SL.4.2 SL.5.2 SL.6.2