WinnersNever Quit

*Robust Vocabulary*

Created By: Agatha LeeJuly 2008

techniques

Techniques are routines or methodsthat help you do something.

Coach Shelby taught mesome climbing techniques.

Do you have any techniques tohelp you do well at sports?

techniques

* 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

specially

If something has been made just for you,then it has been made specially for you.

This gift is specially for you.

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

* 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

struggleStruggle means you try extra

hard to do something.

The mountain climber had to struggle to climb Mount

Everest.

Would you struggle if you had to learn a new language?

struggle

* 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

tractionWhen you walk up a hill or across some

ice, traction is what keeps you from sliding.

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

* 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

agile

Agile means you canmove quickly and easily.

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

* 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

spectator

A spectator is somebody whowatches a game or a show.

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

* 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

competitive

Competitive means you try hardto win or to be the best.

competitive

Mia was a competitive player.

Can you be competitivewhile you are sleeping?

Would you be competitive ifyou were in a jump-rope contest?

* 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

worthwhileWorthwhile means

you think it is important.

Was it worthwhile for Mia to learn that winners never quit?

Is it worthwhile to cheat?

Is it worthwhile to play fairly?

worthwhile

* 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

My younger sister _________ when she learned how to ride a bike.

A. worthwhileB. struggled

C. agileD. traction

Is there a special __________ you use when making homemade

bread?A. agile

B. spectatorC. technique

D. competitive

It is __________ tolisten to your parents?

A. speciallyB. struggle

C. competitiveD. worthwhile

Mrs. Lee was excited because shewas a ___________ at

a Florida State football game.

A. speciallyB. spectator

C. agileD. traction

My new shoes had ________,which prevented me from slipping.

A. agileB. spectatorC. traction

D. techniques

My brother and I are _________ when we play games together.

A. struggleB. specially

C. competitiveD. worthwhile

My grandmother made aquilt _________ for me.

A. speciallyB. agile

C. worthwhileD. spectator

My grandfather is not an________ football player.

A. speciallyB. worthwhile

C. agileD. spectator