Winners Never Quit

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WinnersNever Quit

• Robust Vocabulary

Created By Agatha Lee July 2008
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techniques
Techniques are routines or methods that help you
do something.
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techniques
Coach Shelby taught me some climbing
techniques. Do you have any techniques to help
you do well at sports?
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techniques
What techniques do you use to help you get your
homework done? Name some sports or games that
you need special techniques. Tell about a
chore you do at home. What special technique do
you use to get it done?
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specially
If something has been made just for you, then it
has been made specially for you.
This gift is specially for you.
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specially
Helens boots were made specially for her. Would
a cast for a broken arm be made specially for
you? Would a pencil be made specially for you?
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specially
Tell about some things that are specially made
for someone. Tell about a time when you made
something specially for someone. Name some
things that are not specially made for someone.
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struggle
Struggle means you try extra hard to do something.
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struggle
The mountain climber had to struggle to climb
Mount Everest. Would you struggle if you had to
learn a new language?
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struggle
Tell about a time when you had to struggle to
do something. Is it fun to struggle with
something new? What does it feel like when you
have to struggle to hear or see something?
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traction
When you walk up a hill or across some ice,
traction is what keeps you from sliding.
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traction
My moms spiked boots gave her traction. Would
you need traction to ride your bike on a rough
rode? Would you need traction to ride your bike
on a slippery uphill road?
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traction
How can your shoes help you get traction in an
ice rink? What are some kinds of surfaces that
make it hard to get traction?
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agile
Agile means you can move quickly and easily.
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agile
Mia was good at playing soccer because she was
agile. Do you have to be agile to play
checkers? Do you have to be agile to play
basketball?
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agile
Name some animals you would describe as agile.
Name some animals that are NOT agile. How can
you tell if someone is agile? What are some
games or activities that you need to be agile to
play?
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spectator
A spectator is somebody who watches a game or a
show.
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spectator
The spectators cheered when Mia scored a
goal. Would you be a spectator if you were
watching a football game or playing in a football
game?
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spectator
Tell about a time when you enjoyed being a
spectator. How is being a spectator different
from being a student at school? Can you be a
spectator on the playground? Why or why not?
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competitive
Competitive means you try hard to win or to be
the best.
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competitive
Mia was a competitive player. Can you be
competitive while you are sleeping? Would you be
competitive if you were in a jump-rope contest?
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competitive
Can someone be too competitive? Give an
example. Tell about a time when you felt
competitive. Do you think brothers and
sisters can be competitive with each other? Give
an example.
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worthwhile
Worthwhile means you think it is important.
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worthwhile
Was it worthwhile for Mia to learn that winners
never quit? Is it worthwhile to cheat? Is it
worthwhile to play fairly?
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worthwhile
What is something that you do that is
worthwhile? Name a job that you think is
worthwhile. Why do you think that job is
worthwhile? Why is going to school worthwhile?
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My younger sister _________ when she learned how
to ride a bike. A. worthwhile B. struggled C.
agile D. traction
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Is there a special __________ you use when making
homemade bread? A. agile B. spectator C.
technique D. competitive
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It is __________ to listen to your parents? A.
specially B. struggle C. competitive D.
worthwhile
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Mrs. Lee was excited because she was a
___________ at a Florida State football game. A.
specially B. spectator C. agile D. traction
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My new shoes had ________, which prevented me
from slipping. A. agile B. spectator C.
traction D. techniques
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My brother and I are _________ when we play games
together. A. struggle B. specially C.
competitive D. worthwhile
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My grandmother made a quilt _________ for me. A.
specially B. agile C. worthwhile D. spectator
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My grandfather is not an ________ football
player. A. specially B. worthwhile C.
agile D. spectator