Author: Jane Sutcliffe Illustrator: Robert Papp Helen Keller Author: Jane Sutcliffe Illustrator: Robert Papp

knowledge What knowledge do you have about growing plants? What Does It Mean? If a person has knowledge of something, he or she understands facts and information about it. Sentence: Knowledge, or information, can come from books and many other places. Think About It: What knowledge do you have about growing plants?

curious What Does It Mean? If you are curious, you are very interested in learning or finding out things. Sentence: You can search the Internet if you are curious, or want to learn, about sea animals. Think About It: How you ever been curious about how birds fly? How can you find out?

motion What kind of motion do you use when you swim? Describe it. What Does It Mean? A motion is an action or movement. Sentence: A hand held up is a motion to stop! Think About It: What kind of motion do you use when you swim? Describe it.

silence When have you heard total silence? What was it like? What Does It Mean? Silence is a lack of sound. Sentence: The rule in the library is “Silence! Please don’t speak.” Think About It: When have you heard total silence? What was it like?

illness How did you help someone with an illness feel better? What Does It Mean? If you have an illness, you are not healthy. Sentence: This child has an illness, but she won’t be sick for long. Think About It: How did you help someone with an illness feel better?

imitated Have you ever imitated your teacher? What did you do? What Does It Mean? When you imitated something, you copied it. Sentence: This girl imitated, or copied, her teacher to learn sign language. Think About It: Have you ever imitated your teacher? What did you do?

darkness Which senses can you use in the darkness? What Does It Mean? Darkness means without light. Sentence: Flashlights help people see better in darkness. Think About It: Which senses can you use in the darkness?

behavior What Does It Mean? Someone’s behavior is his or her way of acting. Sentence: Taking a telephone message is good behavior. It is a polite way to act. Think About It: Have you ever been able to change the behavior of a pet? How did its behavior change?