Isaiah Bird

Isaiah Bird: A Wrestler with No

Legs and No Excuses

Nonfiction Text

Adversity (n)

difficulties;
misfortune

Despite the adversity
Brian faced he survived
the Canadian
Wilderness.

Headstrong
(adj)

self-willed and
obstinate

Annabel Lee’s
headstrong lover
refused to let their love

die.

Inspirational
(adj)

making you feel
full of hope or
encouraged

Soul Surfer is an
inspirational movie of a
girl who overcame
losing an arm.

We will whole group read chunk one of the text. Please follow
closely along. Make annotations when I do.

Discuss with your group
the disadvantages
faced by Isaiah Bird?

How is the information presented?

Why is the author telling the reader about Isaiah's family?

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​Read Chunk 2

Multiple Choice

What is Isaiah's domestic situation?

• His family is average, but struggle to deal with his disability.

• His family situation is both dangerous and impoverished.

• He lives with his coach and never sees his parents.

• His real dad is Miguel and gets loads of support.

Who is Miguel and what is his relationship to Isaiah?

What impact can you infer this will have on his life?

What is the
author’s purpose in
writing this article?

What is the
message or theme
of this article?

Multiple Select

What makes this an inspirational story?

• Isaiah has no legs

• Isaiah is not being defeated by his disability

• Isaiah is a champion wrestler

• Miguel is an average guy who is doing an extraordinary thing by helping Isaiah.

• Sports can make people happy and successful