1. What was the first major challenge that Mark Pollock faced? 2. According to Mark, what change does a person go through after acquiring a disability? 3. What happened to Mark that resulted in his paralysis?
Explore
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1. Based on this interview, how would you describe Mark? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Do you think that Mark is a good example of someone who has faced a challenge? Use evidence from the article in your answer.
3. What message do you take from this piece? Explain your answer. Investigate
1. Work in groups to research some new technologies being developed that could help people with visual impairments. Share your findings with the class.
2. Work in groups to assess how accessible your school is for people who use wheelchairs. Write a report on your findings.
Create
1. ‘You learn that neither success nor failure defines you for the rest of your life.’ Write a letter to Mark, inviting him to come in and speak to your classmates about challenges in life.
2. (a) In pairs, write a short scene in which you explore a challenge facing two or more characters.
(b) When you have finished writing your scene, practise acting it out together, then perform it for the rest of the class.
