Confucius: Words of Wisdom
True / False
Confucius believed that fighting battles to possess as much land as possible.
FALSE
What are the administrators of Rayne Middle School considering?
whether students should do 100 hours of community service in order to graduate
How did Helen behave as an unruly child?
She threw food and kicked people.
What did Confucius believe was the secret to a noble life?
Education
What would be a good title for this selection?
An argument in support of Community Service
Why was Hellen Keller filled with frustrations when she was young?
She could not communicate with others.
What is the purpose of this selection?
to inform readers about the life and beliefs of Confucius
What is the most important goal of community service?
help students become good citizens in their community
How did Miss Sullivan connect the word water with actual water?
She held Helen's hand under running water and spelled the word on Helen's hand.
What made Confucius feel disillusioned?
He felt people were not listening to his ideas. This is the reason he quit his life as a public servant.
What does the following quote signify?
"One idea would be for students to fulfill their community service during summer vacation or school breaks."
to suggest a way that students can overcome their logistical obstacles
Why was Miss Sullivan assigned to be Helen's special instructor?
She was an authority on the challenges of teaching blind and deaf students.
How do we know Confucianism has been influential?
Millions of people in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries continue to practice Confucianism in their everyday lives today.
What does the following quote describe?
"There are students who would need transportation to volunteer sites after school or during weekends. Additional transportation to and from the volunteer site can be time-consuming and expensive."
some students cannot afford the bus fare to get to the volunteer site
How do we know Helen was respected and well known internationally?
Her autobiography is translated into many languages.
From 1946 to 1957, Helen visited 45 countries on 5 continents.