Soul Surfer
What is Bethany’s long-term goal after her shark attack?
Return to competitive surfing
What is Homer’s main goal?
To get out of Coal Wood and go to college
What major physical obstacle must Bethany overcome to reach her goal?
Surfing with one arm
What physical challenge made building rockets difficult?
Limited materials, tools, and money
What does research suggest people who write down goals are more likely to do than those who don’t?
Achieve their goals. - They are about 42 % more likely to achieve their goals.
What short-term goal helps her progress toward that big goal?
Relearn balance and paddling with one arm
What specific short-term goal helps him make progress toward his big goal?
Build a rocket that flies successfully
How does she adapt her technique to succeed?
Changes paddling and balance methods
How does Homer overcome early failures?
Rebuilds rockets, experiments with new designs, learns from mistakes
According to studies, breaking large goals into smaller tasks increases success by about how much?
50 % more likely to succeed.
After falling repeatedly while practicing, what choice shows grit?
She keeps getting back on the board
After his rockets explode, what scene shows Homer’s perseverance?
Works late at the mine, studies science books, rebuilds rockets with friends
Name one emotional obstacle she faces and how she overcomes it.
Fear of the ocean; overcomes it by training and encouragement
What does Homer's father expect him to do?
Work in the mines
What proportion of people actually achieve the goals they set if they don’t write them down?
Only about 14 % actually achieve goals they set when goals aren’t written/clarified.
Who provides encouragement that helps her continue training?
Her parents and coach
Who supports Homer when his father doubts him?
Teacher Miss Riley encourages him and guides the science work
What strategy helps her stay motivated during recovery?
Setting small goals and celebrating progress
How does Homer get help despite his father’s doubts?
Teacher Miss Riley teaches science concepts and encourages him to enter the science fair
Studies on grit and academic success show that persistence predicts achievement even more strongly than IQ in some cases. True or False?
True
How does Bethany demonstrate perseverance in the surf competition despite fear?
She competes and finishes the contest even when nervous
How does Homer’s persistence pay off at the end of October Sky?
His rocket flies successfully at the national science fair, they win first place, and he receives scholarships to attend college
Bethany utilized the concept of setting a SMART goal. What does this acronym stand for?
SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
When Homer is blamed for starting a forest fire and his rockets are taken away, what specific action does he take to prove he didn’t cause it?
He calculates where the rocket actually landed using math and science to prove his innocence.
Research on grit found that students with average grades but high perseverance were more likely to finish tough programs than higher-scoring students who give up when faced with challenges. True or False?
True