Touching Lives
Soul Surfer
The objective of this activity is for the kids to get the most out of the movie; to make sure
they are following the events and that they learn the valuable lessons taught through it. At
the same time, they will be gaining new vocabulary and work on their listening and reading
abilities. The movie should be watched in English with English subtitles. The activities are
aimed to kids with a pre-intermediate English level.
Our suggestion is that you stop the movie in the different segments in which we have
divided it for the students to fully understand what is happening. Answers are in red for you
to have as an answer key. If you are going to use this same file for them, please erase them
or paint them back in black.
Please make sure that your students know that this is a movie based on a true story and
that they watch the real-life Bethany footage shown right when the movie finishes.
The girls are on their surfboards talking about what bathing suit they will wear for the
photo shoot. (1)
Alanas brother goes to the shore and calls 911 (4)
Alanas dad tells Bethany that she was very brave when the shark attack happened.
(6)
Bethanys dad tells her that she will be able to surf soon because she can do all
things through Him who gives her strength. (8)
The ambulance takes Bethany to the hospital. (5)
Alana, her dad, and her brother take Bethany to the reef. (3)
2
Bethany: you know how you said its hard to look at things ___________ sometimes
when you are too __________? clearly, close
Sarah: Mhm
Bethany: well, Ive been trying to get some ____________. Ive been really trying.
Sarah, how can this be Gods _____________ for me? I dont understand. perspective,
plan
Sarah: I dont know why ______________ things happen to us sometimes, but I have to
______________ that something _______________ is going to come out of this. terrible,
believe, good
a. Why does Bethany decide to compete again after coming back from Thailand?
Because her mom and dad told her to.
Because she wants to have more fans.
Because she realized she is inspiring other people by doing it.
b. Bethanys main problem in her last competition was that she couldnt duck dive.
To duck dive is to push one's surfboard underwater nose-first, to get the surfer and board
under a wave that has broken or is just about to break. How did her dad help her with that?
He put a rope in a surf board so that she could grab it from there.
c. What does Bethany do to get ready for the competition? Mark the correct options with an
X
She
She
She
She
She
She
watches T.V.
runs
does sit-ups
drinks vitamins
does push-ups
goes to the gym
3. Bethany uses her talents and passion to help and inspire other people. List 3 ways in
which you can use your talents and passion to help others.
4. Bethany didnt know what Gods plan was for her after the shark attack. How did she
get a new perspective?
5. Write down what is the biggest lesson you have learned from Bethany.