The Miracle Worker by William Gibson

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Description:

This play tells the story of Helen Keller, who as a child was stricken by a mysterious fever that left her both deaf and blind, and her teacher, who worked to free Helen from a lifetime in a world shut off from communication and learning. The plot focuses on the importance of education, compassion, and appreciation of the challenges faced by blind and/or deaf people.

Activities:

Students explore plot, characterization, setting, symbols, and themes in depth. They consider cues and stage directions. Students have opportunities to do research relating to the topic. They participate in oral readings/dramatizations and creative interpretations of the play. Activities allow students to experiment with the manual alphabet. Study guide questions and answers are provided for each act. Supplementary materials include a unit test and answer key as well as essay topics and additional follow-up activities.

Ethical Values:

Adaptability
Courage
Endurance
Faith
Self-actualization