WHIRRING
"All right, bro?"
"Uh-huh."
"Busy, yeah?"
"What do you think?"
"Yeah. I won't disturb you, then."
BUZZ OF FEEDBACK
PLAYS ROCK LOUDLY
"Arjun!"
Just carry on with your work. I'm not here."
"You know you're not meant to play on school nights!"
"How many times, Arjun? Not on a school night. Take it you've done your homework?"
"Do you, Mother? That's handy."
"Kitchen. Now."
"You'd better get up, Arj. Mum's going to freak."
"Arj, it's quarter past eight! Come on, Arj!"
"What's the matter?"
"I can't move my legs."
MONITOR BLEEPS
"I just thought he was trying to get out of going to school."
"Well, he won't be going for a while now."
INAUDIBLE
"We've managed to stop the virus travelling up his spine, but it's too early to say."
"Will he walk again?"
"It's too early to say."
"It's late, Kashi."
"What's that?"
"An essay. Eye-witness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It's a competition. You can win a trip to Rome."
"Hmm. Brush teeth and bed."
"It's quiet without him, isn't it?"
"Did Dr Donegan come?"
"Yes."
"So what did he say?"
"Stuck pins in my feet. I couldn't feel."
"Early days, Arjun. It's early days."
"What's that you're doing?"
"Oi!"
"My name is Lucius Septimus. I am the seventh son of the area…"
"What is this?"
"Doesn't matter."
"Wow! This is really interesting(!)"
"Arjun!"
"Arjun!"
"Man! How are we brothers?"
"I wish we weren't."
"You've got to keep his spirits up. That's what the doctor said. The power of positive thinking. Keep him motivated. So I'll need your help, Kashi. I've spoken to Mr McCabe and he's going to set homework every night for Arjun. So I'll need you to collect it."
"OK."
"And I'll need you to help him with it."
"What?!"
"It'll take his mind off things. Plus it means he won't fall behind."
"How are you getting on?"
"Great. Maths is my very, very favourite(!)"
"Well, if you need any help…"
"I'll go and heat the chicken."
"I don't want chicken. I didn't ask for chicken."
"You're welcome, by the way."
"What for?"
"The posters."
"Yeah, thanks(!) When I go home, these are going straight back on the wall."
"Whatever."
"Can you bring the Hendrix one tomorrow?"
"Maybe."
"Don't take your coat off. We're heading out now."
"What did you bring?"
"Some English, a bit of Physics and Chemistry."
"Good. Oh, there's a letter for you."
"Can I meet you up there? I just need to…"
"OK."
"Yes! What's happening?"
"Tell him, Arjun!"
"I moved my foot, man. I mean, it was just this much, but I moved it!"
"This is very good news. Basically, they said he's ahead of schedule."
"Yeah. Weeks!"
"Well, they don't want us to get our hopes up, but this is a big, big, big step."
"I know. No. I couldn't be happier. Listen, I just want to think about the good news. I'll give you an update. OK. Bye! Bye!"
"Mum…"
"Mm?"
"Do you remember that…"
"Frith? Guess what? Arjun moved his foot today."
"I know! Two hours ago. We can't believe it. I know! Hopefully soon he'll be home."
"Dear Akash Grewal, Congratulations. After reading many entries, all of which were of the highest standard, we are delighted to proclaim your essay first prize."
"Oh, yes! You have won the trip of a lifetime to Rome and the Colosseum. For this unforgettable trip, your contribution will only be £250."
SIGHS
"We look forward to hearing from you."
"Morning."
"Morning, Kashi."
"You're up early! What's that guitar Arjun's always talking about? Bender something."
"Fender. Fender Strat."
"Yeah. How much are they?"
"Well, open it, then!"
"Wow! Oh, my God! Is this a Fender Strat?"
"Like Hendrix used to play."
"Oh, man!"
"Good choice, Kash!"
Da-da-da-daDa-da-da-da-da-daDa-da-da-daDa-da-da-da-da-da…
CONTINUES SINGING
"Put that there. And the little finger there. Now, strum."
"3,257 plus 8,737."
"OK. Try using your thumb…"
"Yeah, like that."
"Yeah."
"Plus 8,135."
"You're right."
"Thank you, sir."
"OK. Thank you."
"Thank you, sir."
"Bye."
"Who's that?"
"Your headmaster. He wanted to phone Arj personally. Isn't that nice? Imagine that - old McCabe phoning me and being nice!"
"What was he saying?"
"Get well soon. Thinking of you. All that stuff."
"Right."
"That's still a little cold. Do you mind? Are you guys ready?"
"Those posters will have to come down. You know that, don't you?"
"Kashi."
"I'm kidding, man! Help me unpack."
"Sure."
"Actually, could you unpack the Axe?"
"This isn't the Strat."
"Nah, I got mine back. Still a right good Axe, though."
"I don't understand. So where's the Strat?"
"I got Mum to exchange it. Mum?
"Why?"
"To get the money back. Tell him, Mum."
"I spoke to Mr McCabe. He told us about your news. Silly boy! Why didn't you say anything? Anyway, the money's been paid."
"What?!"
"You're going to Rome!"
LOUD SINGING AND GUITAR
Na-na-na-na-na-na…
"Arjun! Arjun! Arjun! Not on a school night!"
Na-na-na-naNa-na-na.
Video summary
Akash and Arjun are two very different brothers: one enjoys doing homework and the other likes playing the electric guitar.
The older, guitar-loving brother gets rushed to hospital, very ill.
In the meantime, the younger brother enters an essay competition, the first prize for which is a trip to Rome - a city he has always wanted to see.
The family visit Arjun in hospital, but he is sullen and rude and throws Akash's essay under the bed.
The two wonder how they can be brothers when they are so different, but over time they become close and when Akash wins the competition, Arjun sells his guitar so his sibling can go.
This clip is from the series Life Stories.
Teacher Notes
Students could be asked to consider what the word rivalry means and give examples of this from the clip.
Ask students to describe any experiences they have of rivalry, and share their feelings in a circle time activity.
Students could also discuss how the two brothers in this clip succeeded in getting over their sibling rivalry and becoming friends.
In this clip the boys recognised that they each had a unique blend of abilities which they could use to help each other, and their differences could be beneficial.
Students could each be asked to describe one thing about a friend or sibling that is different from them, but that they like.
This clip is from the series Life Stories.
This clip is relevant for teaching Modern Studies and PSHE at Key Stage 2 in England and Northern Ireland, PSE at Key Stage 2 in Wales and Second Level in Scotland.
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