The boy who invented books for the blind book report form pdf file customize the louis braille. It is considered part of the history portion of the program but it really threw the girls off because they kept asking to do history and were surprised when i brought out this book. This timeline activity is an extension for the biography louis braille. Explore more of our braille resources for teachers, parents and carers. Louis braille the boy who invented books for the blind.
They might create a picture book, a poster, or a short skit for their classmates. These worksheets are a simple and fun way to practice basic braille. The boy who invented books for the blind by margaret davidson. Worksheets, resources and activities to support teaching and learning about louis braille. The story of louis braille by russell freedman which is part of booksharks reading with history k curriculum. When louis braille was a young child, he became blind in both eyes. As a handson bonus, the braille alphabet can be found at the back of the book. Learners identify what an advocate is and explain how helen keller communicated. It is written in the first person, making louis feel closer to his readers. An interesting and thoughtworthy story about the invention of of the braille writing system and the man behind it.
A picture book of louis braille, braille charts, attached graphic organizer, other activities included in the following lesson plans. Although the institute published their first book in braille in 1837, louis system. Louis braille studied at a school for blind students where the few books made for the blind were heavy and hard to read. Braille is named after its creator, louis braille, a frenchman who lost his sight as a result of a childhood accident. As a toddler he used to watch his father make shoes. Louis braille developed a system of reading and writing for the blind that is still used today. A retired french army captain, charles barbier, came to visit the royal institute for blind youth. Louis braille, blinded at age three, was determined to learn and be as much like other people as possible. I have created a student packet that includes reading comprehension strategies, critical thinking, and writing activities. A story of young louis braille by jen bryant and boris kulikov. This event was the start of the development of the system of reading, braille, which is still prominent today. Louis braille developed a system of reading and writing for the blind that is still. Read and discuss the book a picture book of louis braille as it relates to communication, helen keller, and advocating for disabled individuals.
The story of young louis braille by jane bryant read aloud by read me a book read me a book. Some fields are filled in while others are left blank. You can extend this lesson by using one or more of the activities below. The boy who invented books for the blind by margaret davidsonthis resource include three columns. Louis braille worksheets and resources first school years.
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