Vocab
What does challenge mean?
something that is difficult and takes effort to do
What special day is happening at Libby's school?
Footy colours day.
What sport is Libby learning to play?
Footy
Why is practising important
Helps you improve; helps you learn; makes skills easier; builds confidence; helps you remember what to do; helps you get better; helps you learn from mistakes
Name an AFL action
Kick, run, tackle, mark, handball, bounce, pass, catch, jump, leap, chase, sprint, dodge, defend, score.
What does encourage mean?
To help someone feel confident and want to keep trying
Who comes to Libby's school for a special training session?
AFLW players / special AFLW guests / football players such as Georgie Prespakis or Courtney Hodder
How might Libby feel when learning a new footy skill?
Nervous, worried, frustrated, unsure, excited, happy, determined, hopeful
Why is it okay if you cannot do something the first time you try?
learning takes time
How many points is a goal worth in AFL?
6 points
What does confidence mean?
Believing in yourself and what you can do
Name one footy skill Libby tries to learn.
Bounce/ bouncing the football,
kick / kicking the football,
handball / handballing the football.
Choose a word that describes Libby and why?
e.g.determined, persistent, brave, confident, positive, enthusiastic, hardworking, courageous
Why do you think Libby decided to have a go at footy even though she was a beginner?
Add an adverb to kick
accurately, powerfully, strongly, carefully, quickly
What does strength mean when describing a person?
Something someone is good at OR a positive quality they have
What is one challenge Libby faces in the story?
She is a beginner at footy and has lots of new skills to learn
How does Libby's confidence change?
it grows- she becomes more confidence and believes in herself more when trying to learn footy
What lesson can we learn from Libby?
practise helps you improve
it's okay not to be good at something straight away so try new things
Make an AFL sentence with a verb and adverb.
He kicked powerfully towards the goals.
e.g. Libby had the confidence to keep trying when she faced a challenge.
What happens to Libby as a result of trying something new?
She finds that she enjoys/loves footy
finds her passion for Aussie Rules
What is Libby's greatest strength? give evidence from the story.
Courage/bravery – she tries a new sport even though she's a beginner. Determination/persistence – she keeps learning/trying new skills.
Willingness to learn – she has a go at bouncing, kicking and handballing. Teamwork/friendship – she participates with and accepts support from her friends.
Confidence – she becomes more comfortable as she participates. Other traits are fine if the student provides convincing story evidence.
What might the author want readers to learn?
keep trying when something is challenging.
Why is teamwork important in AFL? Give TWO reasons
Players need to help each other
pass to teammates
encourage each other
work together to score
defend together
everyone has a different role.