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Braille is a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are blind or who have very low vision. It is a kind of code language. Each alphabet is arranged by one to six raised dots known as I cell’. A single cell can be used to represent an alphabet letter, number, punctuation mark, even a whole word.

The people who are blind or have a partial loss of vision carry a long white cane which signifies that they are self-reliant and independent. ‘Honouring the white cane’ means respecting the people who are blind or visually impaired and ensuring that they don’t face any difficulty in their day to day life. We should extend a helping hand to them and help them overcome the challenges they face in life and thus Honour the white cane.

A sign language is a language that uses body language to convey meaning through movements of the hand, arms, or body, and facial expressions to express the speaker’s thoughts.

Finger spelling is the process of spelling out words by using signs using fingers that correspond to the letter of the word.

Braille is a form of written language for the blind, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips.

Helen used to get into terrible tempers when she could not explain what she meant, or understand what others wanted.

1. attend – attendance 

2. enter – enterance 

3. differ – difference

Our inspiration Teachers plant seeds of wisdom which grow forever. An ideal teacher can not only give us the right knowledge, fill us with hope, give wings to our creativity and imagination but also help us to lead our lives well- a life based on the right values and virtues. It was after Anne Sullivan’s entry into Helen Keller’s life that it changed her life for good. Rising above the disability if Helen achieved all that she had, it was due to the support of her devoted and loving teacher.

Our former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam too attributes his success to the role played by his teacher, Iyadurai Solomon. He told him to desire and dream for something from the heart and assured him that if he did, his dreams would come true. And for Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam it did. Let us respect our teachers who play many roles in our lives. They selflessly impart knowledge, tell us the right from the wrong and mould us into great citizens and wonderful human beings. Aware of our strengths and weaknesses they guide us to our goals. It is rightly said: ‘A society cannot rise above its teachers.

1. Patience : Patience and perseverance leads to success. 

2. Persistence : Persistence in his efforts to reach his goal helped him break the world record. 

3. Hard work : There is no substitute for hard work.

courage, patience, determination, persistence, hard work, helpful, intelligence.

Miss Sullivan gave her a description of things.

Yes, I am inspired by the courage, determination, focus and persistence displayed by Helen Keller.

A special teacher taught her how to move her hips and tongue thus teaching her to talk.

Helen began to read Braille books.

Helen’s quick brain and good memory helped her to learn very fast.

Wherever they went, Miss Sullivan described things to her and told her what people were saying.

1. She did not forget a few words. 

2. clever, devoted : Adjectives 

3. A doll was given to Helen by Miss Sullivan 

4. so, hardly – adverbs 

5. herself – pronoun 

6. Articles: an, a 

7. What were the papers set in?

1. different 

2. descriptive 

3. noisy 

4. conversational 

5. patient

Hardwork, patience and willingness to practice and above all courage, all helped Helen to talk, read and write.

Helen under Miss Sullivan learned to write on a special frame and ridges to keep the lines straight and began to read Braille books.

When Helen was nearly seven, Anne Sullivan came to teach her and look after her and this clever and devoted teacher changed Helen’s life.

According to Anne the only way to talk to Helen and teach her to say what she wanted was to teach her the deaf-and-dumb finger alphabets.

1. mean 

2. straighten 

3. sensitive

4. inspire 

5. specialise

Helen overcame her handicaps because of her own courage and also that of her wonderful teachers from whom she learned to read, write and talk.

Anne Sullivan, herself nearly blind, taught Helen to read and write by trying the deaf and-dumb finger alphabet method. She also taught her to feel the things, to understand the meaning of the word. Anne Sullivan was with Helen all through her time at the University.

Throughout her life, Helen helped other blind people to find courage. She travelled all over the world inspiring everyone by her example.

Helen Keller’s life is the story of courage, patience and struggle.

1. understanding

2. devotion 

3. blindness 

4. sensitivity 

5. excitement

1. Learned to spell words 

2. Had long conversations with her teacher 

3. Learned to write 

4. Learned to type 

5. Began to read braille book 

6. Learned to talk

All this was hard work, needing endless patience by both pupil and teacher, and long practice.