Autistic Basketball Player (Jason McElwain)

LEVEL: Intermediate (Adults)


As I was searching for a lesson for my students, I accidentally come across with this video. And I was so inspired by the boy's pursuit and passion for basketball.

This made me smile and realized that life is hopeful.




Guide Questions:



1. Where does Jason live?

a. Rogers Ville

b. Rochester

c. Buffalo



2. Jason was born with .......

a. autism

b. congenital defects

c. awful teams



3. What does Jason do on the team?

a. Center forward

b. Cheerleader

c. Manager



4. What was his coach concerned about?

a. He might fall down and hurt himself.

b. He might get a technical foul.

c. He might get tired.



5. Jason played in the ........

a. last game of the season.

b. last minute of the season.

c. last moment of the game.



6.What happened to his first shot?

a. He scored.

b. He almost scored.

c. e missed completely.



7.How many 3 pointers did he make?

a. None.

b. Six.

c. Nine



* What is Autism? Is there a cure for it? How would you describe people with autism?



* What life lesson can you learn from Jason?



* What kind of sports activities are you into? What benefits do you get from these?



Expressions:



1. as hot as a pistol

2. right at the buzzer

3. total mayhem