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WinnersNever Quit
*Robust Vocabulary*
Created By: Agatha LeeJuly 2008
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techniques
Techniques are routines or methodsthat help you do something.
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Coach Shelby taught mesome climbing techniques.
Do you have any techniques tohelp you do well at sports?
techniques
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* What techniques do you use tohelp you get your homework done?
* Name some sports or gamesthat you need special techniques.
* Tell about a chore you do at home. What special technique do you use to
get it done?
techniques
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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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Helen’s boots were made specially for her.
Would a cast for a broken armbe made specially for you?
Would a pencil be made specially for you?
specially
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* 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.
specially
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struggleStruggle means you try extra
hard to do something.
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The mountain climber had to struggle to climb Mount
Everest.
Would you struggle if you had to learn a new language?
struggle
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* Tell about a time when you hadto struggle to do something.
* Is it fun to strugglewith something new?
* What does it feel like when you have to struggle to hear or see something?
struggle
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tractionWhen you walk up a hill or across some
ice, traction is what keeps you from sliding.
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My mom’s spiked boots gave her traction.
Would you need traction toride your bike on a rough rode?
Would you need traction to rideyour bike on a slippery uphill road?
traction
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* How can your shoes help youget traction in an ice rink?
* What are some kinds of surfaces that make it hard to
get traction?
traction
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agile
Agile means you canmove quickly and easily.
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Mia was good at playingsoccer because she was agile.
Do you have to be agile to play checkers?
Do you have to be agile to play basketball?
agile
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* 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 thatyou need to be agile to play?
agile
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spectator
A spectator is somebody whowatches a game or a show.
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The spectators cheeredwhen Mia scored a goal.
Would you be a spectator ifyou were watching a football game
or playing in a football game?
spectator
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* Tell about a time when youenjoyed 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?
spectator
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competitive
Competitive means you try hardto win or to be the best.
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competitive
Mia was a competitive player.
Can you be competitivewhile you are sleeping?
Would you be competitive ifyou were in a jump-rope contest?
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* Can someone be too competitive?Give an example.
* Tell about a time whenyou felt competitive.
* Do you think brothers and sisterscan be competitive with each other?
Give an example.
competitive
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worthwhileWorthwhile means
you think it is important.
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Was it worthwhile for Mia to learn that winners never quit?
Is it worthwhile to cheat?
Is it worthwhile to play fairly?
worthwhile
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* What is something thatyou do that is worthwhile?
* Name a job that you thinkis worthwhile. Why do you think
that job is worthwhile?
* Why is going to school worthwhile?
worthwhile
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My younger sister _________ when she learned how to ride a bike.
A. worthwhileB. struggled
C. agileD. traction
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Is there a special __________ you use when making homemade
bread?A. agile
B. spectatorC. technique
D. competitive
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It is __________ tolisten to your parents?
A. speciallyB. struggle
C. competitiveD. worthwhile
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Mrs. Lee was excited because shewas a ___________ at
a Florida State football game.
A. speciallyB. spectator
C. agileD. traction
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My new shoes had ________,which prevented me from slipping.
A. agileB. spectatorC. traction
D. techniques
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My brother and I are _________ when we play games together.
A. struggleB. specially
C. competitiveD. worthwhile
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My grandmother made aquilt _________ for me.
A. speciallyB. agile
C. worthwhileD. spectator
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My grandfather is not an________ football player.
A. speciallyB. worthwhile
C. agileD. spectator