Comprehension
How did Anne Sullivan spell words for Helen?
She used sign language in Helen's hand.
What does the word fortunately mean?
luckily
What does the word enormous mean? "That building is enormous."
big, tall
Which word best completes the sentence? Pig used a ___ of bricks to build his house. (lad, lead, load)
load
Even though Helen could not see or hear, she still had three senses. What were they?
She could touch, smell and taste.
What words does the author use to show that Helen was angry at first?
screamed, cried, kicked
What does the word accelerate mean?
go faster
Which word best completes the sentence? She carried ______ backpack. (hear, his, her)
her
What does blind mean?
not able to see
What does the word brake mean?
slow down, stop
What does the word sadly mean? "I lost my new skates," Greg said sadly.
in a unhappy way
What change should be made in the sentence? Uncle Chet will come on the tuesday before Thanksgiving.
change tuesday to Tuesday
What is important about the date June 27, 1880?
That is the year Helen was born.
What does the word nicely mean? Erica sings very nicely. I like her voice.
in a pleasant, delightful way
What does the word softly mean? Violet is speaking so softly I can't hear what she is saying.
with a quiet way
What change should be made in the sentence? They is going to the store.
change is to are
What best describes Annie Sullivan?
She was a teacher who really lived.
What can you tell from the END of the article?
Helen Keller was an inspiration to people around the everywhere.
inspiration: look it up in dictionary
What does the word unfortunately mean?
not lucky
What does the word quickly mean? Jan quickly learned to fly the kite.
fast
What change should be made in the sentence? Does your school begin a new year in september?
change september to September