Photograph of Annie Sullivan  

The Miracle Worker  -  On-line Study Guide

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"When one door of happiness closes, another opens;
but often we look so long at the closed door
that we do not see the one which has been opened for us" - Helen Keller

Here are sample lesson plans to introduce your students to the world of the play
and the world of the theatre.  For a complete study guide and to schedule a field trip 
and in-school visit, contact Michael Hinzman, Prime Stage Education Director

  Each sample lesson plan is designed to be easily done in any classroom
  Lesson #1 - An interactive activity to introduce the world of 
  Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan (They can easily be adapted to any grade)
  
  Lesson #2 - A writing activity to introduce the world of Helen Keller 
  and Annie Sullivan (They can easily be adapted to any grade)
 
 Lesson #3 -  Introduce the world of the theatre and etiquette 
(Applicable to all  grades)

There are also websites that we invite you to visit and use in your classes 
and Homeschools

Here are websites that we invite you to visit and use in your classes 
and Homeschools    http://www.webenglishteacher.com/gibson.html

The Miracle Worker -- A Writing Assignment
Students examine challenges they have faced before. Designed to be used before the class 
starts reading the play.

The Miracle Worker
Lesson plan for writing a character sketch.

Captain Keller's Business Letter Students write a business letter to the Perkins Institute, requesting a teacher for Helen.  This handout is a text file, ready to print out. Learning about Visual/Auditory Challenges at About.com. The activities are designed for young children but would serve as a good introduction to this play. The Miracle Worker A guide to the 1962 film starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. Background, discussion questions,  bridges to reading. Posted at TeachWithMovies.org. The Miracle Worker Biography of William Gibson, a few teaching ideas, and suggestions for further reading. The Miracle Worker -- Teach Someone Something Click on the title link for a full description of the activity. At Outta Ray's Head. The Miracle Worker -- Trust Walk Click on the title link for a worksheet to go with the activity described. At Outta Ray's Head. The Miracle Worker -- Using your other senses Click on the title link for a full description of the activity. At Outta Ray's Head. Additional Website links: Ivygreen - Take a Virtual Tour of Helen Keller's Birthplace Biography of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan  The Biography of Helen Keller A short biography of Helen Keller A Starter Course on Helen Keller Helen Keller Foundation The Helen Keller National Center The Life of Annie Sullivan Macy and Helen Keller Mark Twain's friendship with Helen Keller Photographs of Helen Keller Photograph of Helen Keller's Desk and other interesting photos Quotes & Pictures of Helen Keller THE MIRACLE WORKER Produced by Arena Stage THE MIRACLE WORKER - Produced at the Helen Keller Festival   The Miracle Helen Keller