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Unit 5
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Lesson 5. A Different Kind of School (E. V. Lucas)

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         "A Different Kind of School" by E.V. Lucas describes a unique school that emphasizes the development of empathy and understanding through experiencing disabilities. The narrator visits the school and learns about its unconventional teaching methods from Miss Beam, the headmistress.

At this school, children spend certain days experiencing what it is like to be blind, deaf, lame, or injured. On "Blind Day," for example, students are blindfolded and must rely on their other senses and the help of their peers. Similarly, on other days, they experience different disabilities to understand the challenges faced by people who live with these conditions.

Miss Beam explains that these activities teach the children kindness, compassion, and the importance of helping others. The students learn to appreciate their abilities and develop a sense of responsibility towards those who are less fortunate. The narrator is impressed by the students' maturity and the effectiveness of Miss Beam's teaching methods, realizing that this kind of education profoundly impacts their character and moral development.

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