2. Helen’s parents taught her climbing techniques.

3. techniques Routines or methods that help you do something

4. Say the word

5. Do you have techniques to help you ….? play sportsor talk

6. Helen’s boots were made specially for her.

7. specially If something has been made just for you

8. Say the word

9. Which would be specially made for someone….? a pencil or a cast for a broken arm

10. Helen had to struggle to climb Mt. Taranaki.

11. struggle when you try extra hard to do something

12. Say the word

13. Would you struggle with learning something new or getting help from your teacher?

14. Helen’s spiked boots gave her traction.

15. traction What keeps you from sliding when you walk up a hill or across ice

16. Say the word

17. Would you need traction to ride your bike on a rough road or on a slippery uphill road?

18. Mia was good at playing soccer because she was agile.

19. agile moving quickly and easily

20. Say the word

21. Do you have to be agile to play…? basketballora board game

22. The spectator cheered when Mia scored.

23. spectator when you go to watch a game or a show

24. Say the word

25. Would you be a spectator if you were watching a football game or playing in a football game ?

26. Mia was a competitive player.

27. competitive when you try hard to win or to be the best

28. Say the word

29. Would you be more competitive…? in a jump rope contest or while sleeping

30. It was worthwhile for Mia to learn to lose as well as win.

31. worthwhile when you decide that something is important

32. Say the word

33. Is it worthwhile to cheat or play fairly?

34. brother

35. caught

36. cheer

37. learn

38. lose

39. straight