Lesson Plan - A Helping Hand

Watch the Videos

Watch the video “Get to Know Remi Bateman” and ask: How does Remi’s robotic arm help her with everyday tasks? Then build background knowledge about 3-D printing by playing the video “Dream It, Print It!”

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

• prosthetic
• unique

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about how getting a new robotic arm has helped Remi.

1. How is Remi Bateman’s new Hero Arm different from her old prosthetic arm?
Remi Bateman’s new Hero Arm is easier to use than her old prosthetic arm was. It has special technology that lets her control her fingers better. The Hero Arm lets Remi do more tasks.
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2. What do you think Remi means when she says “there’s no such thing as normal”?"
When Remi says “there’s no such thing as normal,” she means that everyone is different and special. Remi explains, “The world would be a boring place if everyone were the same.”
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3. What are the main ideas of the section “Spreading Kindness”?
The section “Spreading Kindness” is mostly about how the Bateman family used their situation to help other kids with limb differences. When the Batemans realized that they had more in fundraising donations than they needed for Remi’s new Hero Arm, they decided to use the extra money to help buy Hero Arms for other kids.
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FEATURED SKILL: Reading a Diagram
Use the skill builder “Problem Solved!” to explore the article’s problem/solution text structure. 
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