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A great real life video that students would be greatly inspired by.

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Now to a truly inspirational story, derrick Coleman of the Seattle seahawks. One of the few haearing-impaired football players. It's out today. Deborah Roberts spent some time with him. Reporter: He does the NFL proud. Though he can't hear the calls on the field or the crowds cheering him on, he doesn't miss a thing on the field or off. Coleman taking it to the end zone! Reporter: 24-year-old derrick Coleman is living his dream. A fullback with the Seattle seahawks and a super bowl champ. Why was the NFL such a destination for you? It wasn't so much the NFL it was more of proving everybody wrong. Reporter: Few would have expected Coleman to wind up here, deaf since childhood he's the only third hearing-impaired player to reach the NFL. At what point did you realize you were different? Honestly, I never truly realized that I'm different, I just accepted who I am. Reporter: But some of the kids treated you differently. You were bullied a little bit. I remember one is dent, five girls came and they attacked him and they ended up losing his hearing AIDS. I went and knocked on some doors that day to make sure the bullying kind of stopped. Reporter: But his childhood was mostly a happy one. Thanks to parents who refused to let him be victimized. She looked me in the eye and said, don't let people to do that. Why are you going to let somebody else mess up how you feel about yourself. Reporter: He learned to read lips gaining confidence. He won a scholarship to ucla and began dreaming an improbable dream. Joining the NFL. He wasn't drafted. But was soon spotted by coach Pete Carroll who thought the talented fullback was perfect for the seahawks. He has done nothing but to bring it to light that you can do whatever you want to do. Reporter: Did you feel like you had a disability when you were growing up? Not until I got to junior in high school when I started realizing it's not a disability it's an advantage. Reporter: An advantage? How? I can turn people on and off whenever I want. They told me it couldn't be done. Reporter: It wasn't football that wonderic national acclaim, it was a little commercial that he made for duracell. 22 million views. Can you believe that this thing went viral? No. Everybody in the world got a problem. I have been deaf since I was 3. So, I didn't listen. Reporter: It's a message that resonates. I get the impression that reaching out to kids is really important to you. I want them to know, one, you're not alone. Number two, we can do anything. Amazing guy. He's been known to show up at schools and surprise kids who can use a little inspiration. On the field, though, it's serious business. The seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson knows that he has to lock eyes with derrick and communicate each play and it's teamwork that pays off. Made it to the super bowl. He's such a great guy and it's all about no excuses. When he says an autograph, no excuse and he has a great sense of humor. You asked him if he ever fantasized about not being hearing impaired. He wouldn't trade it for anything. He has to work harder and communic communicate more. Once again, no excuses. You got it. All right, deb, thank you. Final check of the weather now with ginger. Hey, robin, we're starting in

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Video: Derrick Coleman Hopes to Inspire Kids to Overcome Obstacles

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Now to a truly inspirational story, derrick Coleman of the Seattle seahawks. One of the few haearing-impaired football players. It's out today. Deborah Roberts spent some time with him. Reporter: He does the NFL proud. Though he can't hear the calls on the field or the crowds cheering him on, he doesn't miss a thing on the field or off.

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These quotes are great just for students to think about and maybe discuss.

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This poem would need some scaffolding, but is a great message overall that I think students would glean for a whole group reading.

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It's Not Over Yet by For King and Country

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for King & Country - It's Not Over Yet (Lyric Video)

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A different kind of video where the speaker talks, but the story is told through moving animation

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/there-s-no-dishonor-in-having-a-disability-steven-claunch When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has excelled in basketball nonetheless, explains why obstacles can provide an opportunity to both inspire others and develop character.

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These are great to spark conversation.

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Second Grader Who is Blind Enters Reading Contest

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Second Grader Who is Blind Enters Reading Contest

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Newsela | 8-year-old who is blind prepares for reading competition in L.A.

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8-year-old Amare Leggette prepares to compete in the Braille Institute's Annual Braille Challenge

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Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject.

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-Newsela.com
-YouTube.com
-Google Images
-ABC News
-Benchmark Advance Curriculum
-Good Reads

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This is a great text for struggling readers as many lines repeat and it classified as an early reader.

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Mr. Putter Tabby Turn the Page has 414 ratings and 83 reviews. Becky said: First sentence: Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, loved quiet time. They lov...

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This is a great story about Henry Ford and his struggle to make something great. The story shares the point that great things take time and do not happen overnight.

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The Inventor's Secret has 167 ratings and 58 reviews. Sunday said: Delightful. The author reveals how Edison and Ford both spent a lot of time trying ou...

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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

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This is a great paired down version of The One and Only Ivan. It is a very interesting story that would be a great read aloud.

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Ivan has 2,133 ratings and 397 reviews. Mischenko said: Please visit my blog www.readrantrockandroll.com to see this review and learn more about Ivan the...

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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

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This would be a great read aloud or addition to the classroom library to inspire young girls.

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REVIEW OF THE KINDLE EDITION (and yes, the Kindle edition does seem to have a slightly different book title and the font sizes are definitely and once again a bit too annoyingly small for easy reading)

Although Michelle Markel's Brave Girl: Clara Lemlich and the Shirtwaist Makers does indeed and certainly provide a very meticulously researched and enlightening general introduction to both the Shirtwaist Makers Strike of 1909 and also to the horrible and often incredibly dangerous working conditio...more

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REVIEW OF THE KINDLE EDITION (and yes, the Kindle edition does seem to have a slightly different book title and the font sizes are definitely and once again a bit too annoyingly small for easy reading) Although Michelle Markel's Brave Girl: Clara Lemlich and the Shirtwaist Makers does indeed and certainly provide a very meticulously researched and enlightening general introduction to both the Shirtwaist Makers Strike of 1909 and also to the horrible and often incredibly dangerous working conditio...more

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This would be great for a little higher level reader.

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Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom (Heroes in Training, #1)

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Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom has 789 ratings and 98 reviews. Calista said: This is energetic and entertaining. This is Greek mythology before the Oly...

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Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp

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Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp

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A great multicultural book that gives students a look into another life.

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Fish for Jimmy has 120 ratings and 28 reviews. Vanessa said: "Fish for Jimmy" was written by a Japanese woman whose family endured a Japanese internment ...

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This would be another great read aloud. It would be great to share because many students have dogs and connect to that. The story shares the message that therapy animals can be a great help in times of trouble. It gives students a greater respect for a dog's abilities.

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Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and in...

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Another great read aloud story of a young girl that is trying to make something magnificent. The ending is satisfying as the girl finds out that things don't always turn out the way you want. Sometimes they turn out better.

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Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, wh...

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I like this story because I think students will be able to relate to it because most of them have heard of the original of Humpty Dumpty. It would also be great for struggling readers because there are not a lot of words on the pages.

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Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

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This is a great story told by Michael Jordan's mom. Its shares what is truly important for a great athlete to possess. It would be good for struggling readers because the vocabulary isn't that high level and topic would appeal to them.

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Salt in His Shoes has 993 ratings and 151 reviews. Megan said: This story was written by Michael Jordan's mother and sister and tells about his childhood...

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Using Star Wars to Teach the Growth Mindset

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Using Star Wars to Teach the Growth Mindset