Lesson Plan - A Hero’s New Arm

Watch the Video
Before reading, watch the video “Get to Know Remi Bateman.” Discuss: What are some of the ways Remi’s robotic arm helps her with everyday tasks? What is Remi’s main message to other kids?

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

• prosthetic
• embrace

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them discuss how getting a Hero Arm changed Remi’s life.

1. What are some of the challenges Remi Bateman has faced as a person with a limb difference?
Remi Bateman has faced challenges like needing help with cutting up food and tying her shoes and being unable to do certain tasks, like stringing beads onto a necklace. Remi also states, “The hardest part is that people sometimes bully you.”
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2. According to the article, how does the Hero Arm compare with Remi’s old prosthetic arm?
The article explains that Remi’s old prosthetic arm was stiff and the fingers were hard to control. The Hero Arm is easier to use. The article notes, “With just one flex, Remi could move the wrist on the robotic hand, wave, or give a thumbs-up.”
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3. Summarize the main ideas of the section “Spreading Kindness.”
This section is about how Remi’s family raised money for a Hero Arm. When someone donated the full cost of a Hero Arm, the Batemans decided to help other kids with limb differences. The article says, “[Remi] wanted to pay for their robotic arm.”
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Featured Skill: Identifying Text Structures
Use the skill builder “Problem Solved!” to explore the article’s problem/solution text structure. 
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