Summary
The true story of a young surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack and, with determination, returned to competitive surfing — an inspiring tale of courage.
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Briefly describes the shark attack in which Bethany lost her arm; it is told gently as a story of courage, not a scary scene.
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Discussion
The true story of a young surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack and, with determination, returned to competitive surfing — an inspiring tale of courage.
- What challenge did Bethany Hamilton face, and how did she respond?
- How do you think she learned to surf again with one arm?
- What does her story teach about not giving up?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: courage, determination, comeback.
Try it: Think of something hard you kept trying until you got it. Write one sentence about how it felt to succeed.