3. 1- What happened to Brooke?
A car hit her
2-what was the result of this
accident?
She was injured at her head and her
spinal cord. So she became
quadriplegic for the rest of her
life.
4. 3- How did Brooke feel when
she woke up from her coma?
She couldn’t move, breathe or
even speak. She was shocked.
4- Did you identify with her at
this point? Why?
5. 5- Did Brooke give up and stayed at the
hospital for a long time?
No. after 9 months she left the hospital
and she was determined to continue
school .
6-Who helped her at school and how?
Her mother studied with her at school
and helped her in everything they
needed .
6.
7- What was her goal? Did she
achieved it?
Her dream was to graduate from
Harvard University and she did it .
8-What was her success secret?
She was determined to succeed . Her
family, specially her mother
supported her and learnt her to
never give up!!!
7.
This quote is from Brooke's mother:
"You belong in this world. You must decide
if you are going to contribute to it or be
paralyze
What do you think about it? Do you agree
with her? Explain!
8.
1-Who directed this movie?
Christopher Reeve
2- What do you know about Christopher
Reeve?
He was a famous American director and
actor. He became paralyzed after he had
fallen down of his horse. He died some
years later.
For more about Christopher Reeve's life click here
9.
3.What was special about this movie?
-The fine acting
-The inspiring story
4.What do you learn from this story about
disabled people and about success?
10.
This is the trailer of the movie:
An interview with Brooke Ellison
Have Fun
11. Remember:
Don’t Say “Disabled People”
Say ”People with special
abilities”
Because their determination and
talents make them really
special!!!
Thank you
