Lots of doctors and nurses, more than 140, worked together to do this big operation. It happened at a place called NYU Langone Health. A doctor named Eduardo Rodriguez helped lead the team. They used a special kind of cell from the person who gave the eye to help Aaron's eye get better.

Aaron is the 19th person in America to get a new face. The doctors are watching him carefully to see how he does. His wife, Meagan, was very happy and had many feelings when she saw him after the operation. Aaron says getting a new eye has changed his life. He is very thankful to the person who gave him the eye and their family.

Original news source: US veteran gets world's first eye transplant (BBC)

– News Summary
Instructions: Students will be divided into small groups. Each group will be given a few minutes to read the article and then work together to summarize the news story in their own words, focusing on the main points: the surgery, the patient Aaron James, and the potential impact on others. They will then present their summary to the class.
– Sketch It
Instructions: In pairs, students will read the article and choose three key scenes to illustrate, such as the accident, the surgery, and Aaron's recovery. They will be provided with paper and drawing materials. After completing their sketches, they will explain their drawings to another pair, practicing descriptive language and storytelling.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Prepare a list of key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., operation, grateful, surgery, transplant, recovery). Students will play Pictionary in teams, where one student draws a word while their teammates try to guess the word. This will help reinforce the new vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a series of statements related to the article's themes, such as "Advancements in medical technology can significantly improve quality of life" or "It's important to donate organs to help others." Students will walk around the room and poll their classmates on whether they agree or disagree with each statement. They should also ask for reasons to encourage speaking practice.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Pose a question to the class related to the article, for example, "Do you think Aaron's life will change after the surgery? How?" or "What are the pros and cons of undergoing such a surgery?" Students will first think about their answer individually, then pair up with a classmate to discuss their thoughts, and finally, share their opinions with the larger group. This activity promotes critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills.

Doctors in New York did something amazing. They gave a man ? Aaron ? a new eye and part of a face. Aaron was hurt badly in an accident at work. The doctors worked for 21 hours to help him. ? are excited because this could help many people see again. But we don't know yet if Aaron will be ? to see with his new eye. Lots of doctors and nurses, more than 140, worked together to do this big operation. It happened at a place ? NYU ? Health. A doctor named Eduardo Rodriguez helped lead the team. They used a special kind of cell from the ? who gave the eye to help ?'s eye get better. Aaron is the 19th person in ? to get a new face. The doctors are watching him carefully to see how he does. His wife, Meagan, was very happy and had many ? when she saw him after the operation. Aaron says getting a new eye has changed his life. He is very thankful to the person who ? him the eye and their ?.

1. What is an accident? Have you ever had one? How did it happen?
2. How would you feel if a doctor could fix something on your body that was hurt?
3. Do you like going to the doctor? Why or why not?
4. What do you think it means to work as a team? Can you tell about a time when you worked with others?
5. Do you know what a hospital is? Have you ever visited one?
6. Have you ever heard of someone getting a part of their body from another person? How do you think that works?
7. How would you feel if you saw someone with a new part of their face?
8. What does it mean to be thankful? Who are you thankful for and why?
9. Do you think it's important to help others? Can you give an example of how you can help someone?
10. What is something amazing that you have heard doctors can do?
11. If you could change something about your body, what would it be and why?
12. Do you think being able to see is important? Why or why not?

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