1. Lesson Preparation
Introduce and discuss Audrey Hepburn’s quote. ( 3 min.)
View YouTube clip featuring Kayla Montgomery. (1:54 min.)
Paired students read the article “Kayla Won’t Quit.” Follow the prompts on slide 5. (10 min.)
Following the paired reading, join another pair of readers to explore “discussion points” connected to the article. (5 min.)
Close by reading and responding to John Quincy Adams quote. (3 min.)

2. Inspiration-Who or what inspires you?

3. While viewing “Catching Kayla,” notice who or what inspires Kayla and how she inspires others.

4. Read the article, “Kayla Won’t Quit,” independently
Read the article, “Kayla Won’t Quit,” independently. At each new heading you will stop reading and discuss what you read with your partner. You may summarize, question, connect, or reflect on the conversation prompts. Then, continue reading to the next heading and stop and talk again. Continue this process until you have finished the entire article.
Stopping Points

5. Conversation Points
Introduction- How does multiple sclerosis affect Kayla?
Stronger Than MS- How has Kayla reacted to her diagnosis?
Running Numb- Imagine you are Kayla. Would you continue to race?
Amazing Racer- How do others react to Kayla’s decision to compete?
End- Who or what inspires Kayla? How does she inspire others?

6. Inspiration-How can you inspire others?