Aim: How do we use questioning to evaluate locked-in syndrome? Quick Write (Emphasis on Quick): Identify the people, places, things, ideas that make life worth living for you personally.
· Watch this video and complete a 3-2-1 afterwards.
(3 observations; two questions; 1 feeling, reaction, or emotion)
(3 observations; two questions; 1 feeling, reaction, or emotion)
Locked-in Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder
characterized by complete paralysis of all of the muscles except for those that
control eye movement. It may result from traumatic brain injury such as a
stroke. Those with locked-in syndrome are conscious and can think and reason,
but they are unable to speak or move.
Jean-Dominique
Bauby, was 43 and the editor of French fashion magazine Elle when he suffered a massive stroke that left him a victim of
locked-in syndrome. Previously known for his wit and sociability, he found
himself basically imprisoned by his body. He described his life after the
stroke as living metaphorically in a diving bell. The stroke left Bauby incapacitated
to do anything except move his left eye. By blinking it, he wrote a moving and
life-reaffirming memoir.
Step 1: Based on the above information and the
knowledge you already have about brain science, write at
least two questions you have about Jean-Dominique Bauby and his conquest of locked-in syndrome to guide us through our reading of his memoir.. For example, one
question everyone must have is how he adapted the ability to move only one eye
into a process for writing his memoir?
Step 2: Share your questions with your class.
Step 3: After all we have read and discussed today, respond to the Quick Write again only in general terms. In other words, what do you think makes life worth living in general? How might this relate to mindset?
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