February Master Class

MASTER:

Study/Learn

1 – Read “The Story of My Life” by Helen Keller



Know/Understand

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Write a diary entry from the perspective of Helen, Anne, or Helen's parents that discusses their feelings about Anne's arrival as Helen's teacher. Write about how Anne's first day on the job went. Write from the perspective of your chosen character and to write how he or she felt about Anne's first day and how they may want things to change in the future.

• Research services available for blind and/or deaf people. Find out about special technology, schools, libraries, and employment opportunities that were inspired by Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller. Prepare a brief report and share their findings with the class.

• Write a letter to Helen Keller that's at least a page long. Tell her how important she is in today’s world.

• Helen Keller is known for her inspiring quotes.  Find 10 quotes of hers that you like.  Turn your favorite quote into a work of art and display it in your room.  Bring it to class to show us first, though.  :)

• Come to class prepared to act out a scene from Helen's life.  

Become/Serve
(If you are doing more than 1 level of class this week, just choose ONE Become/serve for the whole week.)

Helen Keller said:

“Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” 

Ponder on this thought and then journal about how you can more fully live this principle in your life.