Helen’s parents taught her climbing techniques.

techniquesRoutines or

methods that help you do something

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techniques

Do you have techniques to help you ….?

play sports or talk

Helen’s boots were made specially for

her.

speciallyIf something

has been made just for

you

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specially

Which would be specially made for

someone….?a pencil or a cast for a broken

arm

Helen had to struggle to climb Mt. Taranaki.

strugglewhen you try extra hard to do something

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struggle

Would you struggle with learning

something new or getting help from your

teacher?

Helen’s spiked boots gave her

traction.

tractionWhat keeps you

from sliding when you walk up a hill or

across ice

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traction

Would you need traction to ride your bike on a

rough road or on a slippery uphill road?

Mia was good at playing soccer

because she was agile.

agilemoving

quickly and easily

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agile

Do you have to be agile to

play…?basketball or a board

game

The spectator cheered

when Mia scored.

spectatorwhen you go

to watch a game or a

show

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spectator

Would you be a spectator if you were watching a football

game or playing in a football game?

Mia was a competitive player.

competitivewhen you try hard to win or to be the best

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competitive

Would you be more

competitive…?in a jump

rope contest orwhile

sleeping

It was worthwhile for Mia to learn to

lose as well as win.

worthwhile

when you decide that something is

important

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worthwhile

Is it worthwhile to cheat or play

fairly?

brother

caught

cheer

learn

lose

straight