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Helen Keller: A Life of Inspiration

A Grade 2 social studies worksheet introducing students to the life and accomplishments of Helen Keller.

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Helen Keller: A Life of Inspiration

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Read about Helen Keller and answer the questions below.

Helen Keller was born in 1880. When she was a baby, she became very sick and lost her ability to see and hear. It was hard for her to understand the world around her, and she often felt frustrated.

Helen Keller

When Helen was six years old, her parents found a special teacher named Anne Sullivan. Anne taught Helen how to communicate by spelling words into her hand. This changed Helen's life forever! She learned to read, write, and even speak.

Helen Keller grew up to be a famous author and speaker. She traveled all over the world, sharing her story and helping other people with disabilities. She showed everyone that with determination, anything is possible.

1. What two senses did Helen Keller lose when she was a baby?

a

Taste and Smell

b

Sight and Hearing

c

Touch and Taste

d

Hearing and Smell

2. Who was Helen Keller's special teacher?

a

Mary Poppins

b

Anne Sullivan

c

Laura Ingalls

d

Rosa Parks

3. Helen Keller learned to communicate by spelling words into her  .

4. Helen Keller showed everyone that with  , anything is possible.

5. Helen Keller was able to see and hear perfectly her whole life.

T

True

F

False

6. Helen Keller helped other people with disabilities.

T

True

F

False

7. How did Anne Sullivan help Helen Keller?

8. What is one thing you learned about Helen Keller that inspires you?