Work in pairs. Recall a visit to a place that you liked. Discuss the details of that place and write about the following: 1. Name of the place 2. The person(s) you went with 3. The things that you could: see, listen, smell, taste, touch and feel
Students will share varied responses based on personal experiences.
A sample response could describe visiting a hill station with family.
The response might include seeing mountains and valleys, listening to birdsong and flowing water.
It could also describe smelling pine trees and fresh air, tasting local food.
Finally, feeling the cool breeze and rough rocks.
Explanation
This is a pre-reading activity designed to help students connect their own sensory experiences with the theme of the chapter. Helen Keller's essay explores how she experiences the world through touch despite being blind, so this activity prepares students to appreciate the importance of senses.
Solution Steps
Students will share varied responses based on personal experiences
Sample response describes visiting a hill station with family
Sensory details include seeing mountains and valleys
Sensory details include listening to birdsong and flowing water
Sensory details include smelling pine trees and fresh air
Sensory details include tasting local food
Sensory details include feeling the cool breeze and rough rocks