Recently, in second grade, we have been exploring people who have made a difference in our world by reading about their stories in their biographies. Through this new journey, we are able to explore, more in depth, the lives and character traits of people who have stood up for others, fought through their own hardships and helped change the world through their inventions or thoughts.
In book groups, we are currently reading the biography of Helen Keller. This book allows the students to look into her life and see the trials and accomplishments that she has made in her lifetime. The students have read with amazement, as they learned about her life story. Here are just a few of the many ideas that have stuck with the second graders.
“ She inspired me when she learned how to speak. She never gave up and even challenged herself to try and speak clearer.”
“She inspired others. She would give speeches to the blind and encourage them to never give up hope!”
“I admire her because she couldn’t see or hear, yet she did so much! She even rode horses!”
In addition to reading about Helen Keller in our book groups, the students have been selecting their own biographies of people who interest them. Through this process, we have been discussing and charting the different character traits that each one of these important figures possess. This in depth study has been a humbling and encouraging adventure, as we learn about the inspirational people who have helped shaped our world and inspired others to do good.
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