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Helen KellerIntro Statement: Though Helen Keller was
born deaf and blind, she overcame her struggles to become one of the most
admired women in the world.
Introduction Despite all her difficutlies Helen Keller
lived an active physical life She wrote 14 books Traveled around the world And received her degree from Radcliff
College.
History
Helen could talk in full sentence. She had made an amazing progress
just after 2 years with a tutor . She went to the Perkin institute for
blind. Helen was very intelligent young lady
and her aspirations were limitless. She was able to buy her own house.
Purpose
Learn fingertip alphabet Learned how to write Mastered Braille Used a Typewriter Spoke well enough to go to high school and
graduate cum laude in 1904. Dedicated her life to imporvin the condition
of the blind and the deaf-blind around the world
Brought courage to millions of blind people.
Argument
Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller Both grew up with Disabilities
Annie's childhood was hard and through that she gained strength
Annie became Helens teacher and through tough love she taught her how to read and write
Helen became successful with a series of books she wrote and graduated from Radcliff college
They became life long friends and showed the world how you can accomplish anything
Reference
Feeney, D. (1999). From darkness and silence: The remarkable journey of Helen Keller. Biography, 3(5), 102. Retrieved from MasterFILE Premier database
(2005). The Life of Helen Keller. Scholastic News -- Edition 1, 61(6), 1. Retrieved from MasterFILE Premier database.