Helen’s parents taught
her climbing techniques.
techniques
Routines or
methods that help
you do something
Say the word
techniques
Do you have
techniques to
help you ….?
play sports
or
talk
Helen’s boots were
made specially for her.
specially
If something
has been made
just for you
Say the word
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.
struggle
when you try
extra hard to do
something
Say the word
struggle
Would you struggle with
learning something new
or getting help from your
teacher?
Helen’s spiked boots
gave her traction.
traction
What keeps you from
sliding when you walk
up a hill or across ice
Say the word
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.
agile
moving quickly
and easily
Say the word
agile
Do you have to be
agile to play…?
basketball
or
a board game
The
spectator
cheered
when Mia
scored.
spectator
when you go to
watch a game
or a show
Say the word
spectator
Would you be a spectator if
you were watching a
football game or playing
in a football game?
Mia was a
competitive
player.
competitive
when you try
hard to win or to
be the best
Say the word
competitive
Would you be more
competitive…?
in a jump rope
contest
or
while sleeping
It was worthwhile
for Mia to learn to
lose as well as win.
worthwhile
when you decide
that something is
important
Say the word
worthwhile
Is it worthwhile
to cheat or play
fairly?
brother
caught
straight