But an effective vaccine and mass immunization wiped out the disease in developed countries. The year i got polio, know, i was finally able to walk without assistance. At first paralyzed and terrified, she fought her way to recovery, aided by doctors and therapists, a loving family, supportive roommates fighting their own battles with the disease, and plenty of grit and luck. She tells about her search for some of the inhabitants of the book and even asks readers to help her. Peg kehret has updated her memoir about the year she contracted polio and the aftermath. The year i got polio is a memoir of author peg kehrets childhood experience of polio. The year i got polio study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Each year the march of dimes, which raised money to aid polio patients and fund research, printed a poster featuring a child in a wheelchair or wearing leg braces or using walking sticks. Kehret, who contracted polio in 1949, describes the diagnosis, severe symptoms, treatments, physical therapy, walking sticks and more in this moving memoir. The year i got polio by peg kehret is a true story of hope, healing, courage, resilience, and the determination to fight and win against a terrible disease despite overwhelming odds. Around 60% of polio survivors have or will, at some stage, display some symptoms of post polio syndrome.
Ten years ago, in a riveting story of courage and hope, peg kehret wro. When i was stricken with polio at the age of twelve, i spent many weeks in a wheelchair, which i named silver, after the lone rangers horse. For most of the 20th century, the word polio spread terror throughout the u. The posters hung in stores, schools, and libraries frequent reminders of the terrible and lasting effects of polio.
Peg kehret presents her autobiography, written with fictional dialog, and recalls her firsthand experiences with polio the treatment, frustration and pain that began in 1949 when she was 12 years old. From a writer known for her fiction, a moving memoir about a 12yearold who got polio in 1949 in austin, minnesota. Each time i read small steps, i experience along with the author her joys. From a writer known for her fiction, a moving memoir about a 12 year old who got polio in 1949 in austin, minnesota. The posters hung in stores, schools, and libraries frequent reminders of. Global health experts caution that the challenges there are massive, making the world health organizations stated goal of a polio free. Jan 18, 2018 by nighttime, she is sick with a high fever and aching head to toe. The year i got polio by peg kehret in a riveting story of courage and hope, peg kehret writes of months spent in a hospital when she was twelve, first struggling to survive a severe case of polio, then slowly learning to walk again. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about questions. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. It also includes twelve pages of new photos and a lengthy section about polio, past and present. Polio news poliomyelitis polio free eradication of. Small steps by peg kehret overdrive rakuten overdrive. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app.
The year i got polio is an extraordinary book by peg kehret. Soon she is diagnosed with three types of polio, paralyzed from her neck down, and in jeopardy of not being able to breathe and swallow. By nighttime, she is sick with a high fever and aching head to toe. Small steps book skokie public library bibliocommons. Small steps year i got polio creative reading project activities. It has been 10 years since small steps was first published.
It killed or crippled thousands of people, mainly children, each year. I made this for my class project so please dont write hate. Each time i read small steps, i experience along with the author her joys and sorrows, her laughter and tears, her defeats and victories. From a writer known for her fiction, a moving memoir about a 12 year old who got polio in 1949 in austin, minnesota, kehret describes the disease, the diagnosis, the severe symptoms, treatments, physical therapy, slow recovery, and return home with. By 2001, polio had almost been eradicated by an aggressive global programme of vaccination coordinated by the who, but there was a. Oct 08, 20 i made this for my class project so please dont write hate. Lily didnt act like peeing in the bed was a big deal. This guide contains 20 pages of activities 43 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics. The childrens hospital of philadelphia 70,404 views 1.
The year i got polio essay and need some advice, post your peg kehret essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Peg kehret presents her autobiography, written with fictional dialog, and recalls her firsthand experiences with poliothe treatment, frustration and pain that began in 1949 when she was 12 years old. Peg kehret to receive credit for this quiz you must show your score to a librarian before closing the browser window. Polio vaccine vaccines and your baby the childrens hospital of philadelphia 11 of 14 duration. The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects. Small steps year i got polio creative reading project activities this is a two page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book small steps. Each creative project has a description of what needs to be included. Aug 20, 2016 explore sherriseibolds board small steps.
On february 25, 2012, who directed that india be struck off from the list of polioendemic countries. Peg kehret cover what did peg know about polio before she got it. The year i got polio this pageturning, awardwinning book is written for young adolescent readers. We will be doing all of the reading in class and you will have the opportunity to choose what kind of assignments you would like to complete during that time. The body of the memoir has not changed but the epilogue has been updated. But an effective vaccine and mass immunization wiped out the disease in developed. Suddenly at age twelve peg is paralyzed from the neck down.
Gr 58twelveyearold peg contracts polio in 1949, but she survives the initial paralysis and eventually learns to walk again. After her fever broke and she lay paralyzed in the hospital, her. Small steps won the dorothy canfield fisher childrens book award, the golden kite award in 1997 and the mark twain readers award in 1997. With the wide spread rumors of what polio is peg starts out with little hope to survive, let alone to overcome this disease. If the authors of small steps see this, please do not sue. Small steps the year i got polio video dailymotion. The year i got polio the story of peg kehert conclusion hospital equipment research soon after being put in an oxygen tent she was starting to get a feeling back in her arms and legs. The year i got polio by peg kehret hardcover pdf, epub, fb2, djvu, audiobook, mp3, zip 179 pages isbn. The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its.
This books about a 12 year old girl named peg shultz kehretwho got polio. After, she started to get a high temperature and pegs doctor tells her to go to the hospital. Acclaimed author peg kehret has written the true story of the year about when she was twelve and stricken with polio. This nonfiction book tells the true story of pegs struggle to overcome polio. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. It was a very interesting and engaging read, recounting the feelings and experience of contracting and recovering from polio. The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to. Jul 29, 20 polio vaccine vaccines and your baby the childrens hospital of philadelphia 11 of 14 duration.
This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for small steps. In a riveting story of courage and hope, peg kehret tells of months spent in a hospital when she was 12, first struggling to survive a severe case of polio, then. Peg was being moved to sheltering arms, a polio rehabilitation center. Polio is a disease that paralyzes people but there are more types of polio too. Almost twenty years ago, in a riveting story of courage and hope, peg kehret wrote of months spent in. The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her. Subjects patients, health, biography, poliomyelitis, juvenile literature, rehabilitation, american authors. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public small steps.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In a riveting story of courage and hope, peg kehret writes about months spent in a hospital when she was twelve, first struggling to survive a severe case of polio, then. We have chosen polio poliomyelitis to illustrate the use of mass vaccination to control an infectious disease that was formerly a major health problem in many parts of the world. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. With the humor and suspense that are her trademarks, peg kehret. Her parents act quickly, getting her to the hospital where she is diagnosed with polio. Eventually i transitioned to walking sticks and then, as those of you who have read my memoir, small steps. Chapter 1 how many cases of polio were reported in the us in 1949.
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