by William Gibson

The Miracle Worker: Still a Miracle at 40
On the 40^th anniversary of The Miracle Worker, Richard Ridge spoke with three of the original stars of the Broadway production: actors Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, and Patricia Neal. Read through their memories here. Star Patty Duke recalls, "It [the play] is responsible for every thing good in my life. Not a day goes by that I don't think of The Miracle Worker." Would you have expected the play to have had such an impact on these actors’ lives? Why or why not? Write your response in the Web Links Activity Log.

Deafblind Communication
This Web site lets you learn the alphabet in finger spelling and Braille. With a partner, select a short piece of text. Then, have one partner learn how to finger spell the text. Have the other partner write the text out on a poster in Braille. Make a presentation of your findings to the class.

Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy: Helen Keller’s "Teacher"
For a glimpse into the personal life and motivations of Helen Keller’s famous "teacher," read this short biography. Why might Sullivan have been so determined to help Keller? What experiences from her past might have influenced her? As a class, discuss these questions.