PPT: Helen Keller | English for Class 4 PDF Download

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Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
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Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
Summary
1
Birth (1880)
Helen Keller was born healthy in a small Alabama town to loving 
parents.
2
Illness
Helen contracted a severe illness with a dangerously high fever that 
threatened her survival.
3
Aftermath
Though Helen survived, her parents discovered she could no longer 
see or hear. Helen often cried and clung to her mother, with her 
father saying, "Give the poor child what she wants."
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Growing Difficulties
As Helen grew older, she became more difficult to manage - refusing 
grooming, keeping dirty clothes, and frequently having tantrums.
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Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
Summary
1
Birth (1880)
Helen Keller was born healthy in a small Alabama town to loving 
parents.
2
Illness
Helen contracted a severe illness with a dangerously high fever that 
threatened her survival.
3
Aftermath
Though Helen survived, her parents discovered she could no longer 
see or hear. Helen often cried and clung to her mother, with her 
father saying, "Give the poor child what she wants."
4
Growing Difficulties
As Helen grew older, she became more difficult to manage - refusing 
grooming, keeping dirty clothes, and frequently having tantrums.
Key Elements of Helen's Story
Helen's Illness & Impact
Helen's childhood illness left her unable to see or hear, creating immense challenges 
for both her and her family as she grew.
Communication Struggles
Without sight or hearing, Helen struggled to communicate, leading to frustration, 
behavioral issues, and isolation despite her mother's belief in her intelligence.
Miss Sullivan's Arrival
The arrival of Miss Sullivan marked a turning point. This young teacher brought 
structure, patience, and innovative methods to help Helen connect with the world 
around her.
The Breakthrough Moment
Helen's understanding of language finally came when Miss Sullivan spelled 
"W_A_T_E_R" into her hand while water ran over it, connecting physical sensation 
with abstract language.
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Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
Summary
1
Birth (1880)
Helen Keller was born healthy in a small Alabama town to loving 
parents.
2
Illness
Helen contracted a severe illness with a dangerously high fever that 
threatened her survival.
3
Aftermath
Though Helen survived, her parents discovered she could no longer 
see or hear. Helen often cried and clung to her mother, with her 
father saying, "Give the poor child what she wants."
4
Growing Difficulties
As Helen grew older, she became more difficult to manage - refusing 
grooming, keeping dirty clothes, and frequently having tantrums.
Key Elements of Helen's Story
Helen's Illness & Impact
Helen's childhood illness left her unable to see or hear, creating immense challenges 
for both her and her family as she grew.
Communication Struggles
Without sight or hearing, Helen struggled to communicate, leading to frustration, 
behavioral issues, and isolation despite her mother's belief in her intelligence.
Miss Sullivan's Arrival
The arrival of Miss Sullivan marked a turning point. This young teacher brought 
structure, patience, and innovative methods to help Helen connect with the world 
around her.
The Breakthrough Moment
Helen's understanding of language finally came when Miss Sullivan spelled 
"W_A_T_E_R" into her hand while water ran over it, connecting physical sensation 
with abstract language.
T h e m e
C o m m u n i c a t i o n
Opening doors to connection
L e a r n i n g
Building knowledge despite 
obstacles
S u p p o r t
From family and dedicated 
teachers
P e r s e v e r a n c e
Overcoming seemingly impossible challenges
The story of Helen Keller powerfully demonstrates that even the most significant challenges can be overcome with 
proper support and unwavering determination. Through Miss Sullivan's innovative teaching and Helen's persistence, 
we see how learning and understanding words transformed Helen's isolated existence.
This remarkable journey shows us that communication is fundamental to human connection, and that with the right 
approach, barriers that seem insurmountable can be conquered.
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Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
Summary
1
Birth (1880)
Helen Keller was born healthy in a small Alabama town to loving 
parents.
2
Illness
Helen contracted a severe illness with a dangerously high fever that 
threatened her survival.
3
Aftermath
Though Helen survived, her parents discovered she could no longer 
see or hear. Helen often cried and clung to her mother, with her 
father saying, "Give the poor child what she wants."
4
Growing Difficulties
As Helen grew older, she became more difficult to manage - refusing 
grooming, keeping dirty clothes, and frequently having tantrums.
Key Elements of Helen's Story
Helen's Illness & Impact
Helen's childhood illness left her unable to see or hear, creating immense challenges 
for both her and her family as she grew.
Communication Struggles
Without sight or hearing, Helen struggled to communicate, leading to frustration, 
behavioral issues, and isolation despite her mother's belief in her intelligence.
Miss Sullivan's Arrival
The arrival of Miss Sullivan marked a turning point. This young teacher brought 
structure, patience, and innovative methods to help Helen connect with the world 
around her.
The Breakthrough Moment
Helen's understanding of language finally came when Miss Sullivan spelled 
"W_A_T_E_R" into her hand while water ran over it, connecting physical sensation 
with abstract language.
T h e m e
C o m m u n i c a t i o n
Opening doors to connection
L e a r n i n g
Building knowledge despite 
obstacles
S u p p o r t
From family and dedicated 
teachers
P e r s e v e r a n c e
Overcoming seemingly impossible challenges
The story of Helen Keller powerfully demonstrates that even the most significant challenges can be overcome with 
proper support and unwavering determination. Through Miss Sullivan's innovative teaching and Helen's persistence, 
we see how learning and understanding words transformed Helen's isolated existence.
This remarkable journey shows us that communication is fundamental to human connection, and that with the right 
approach, barriers that seem insurmountable can be conquered.
Difficult Words and their Meanings
Illness & Fever
Illness refers to being very sick, 
while fever describes when your 
body temperature is abnormally 
high due to sickness. Helen's severe 
childhood illness and fever 
threatened her survival.
Locked Up & Tantrums
Being "locked up" describes Helen's 
inability to communicate, leaving 
her trapped within herself. 
Tantrums are fits of anger where a 
person loses control, as Helen did 
when kicking her feet on the floor.
Hand Signs & Strict
Hand signs were the movements 
Miss Sullivan made to spell words 
into Helen's hand. Strict describes 
Miss Sullivan's firm but 
compassionate approach to 
teaching Helen.