CHARACTERS
Who is the main character?
Zen
What soccer move is Zen trying to learn?
The elastico.
What is the main problem in the story?
Zen keeps failing to do the elastico.
True or False: Failing means you'll never succeed.
False
If Zen had quit after the first failure, what would have happened?
Zen would not have improved.
What sport does Zen love to play?
Soccer
Does Zen master the move the first time?
No.
What does Zen think about doing after failing many times?
Giving up.
What is a "Fail Point"?
A mistake that teaches you something
Name another skill besides soccer that takes practice to learn.
(reading, dancing, swimming, etc.).
What kind of player is Zen trying to become?
A better soccer player
What helps Zen improve?
Practice and learning from mistakes.
What changes Zen's thinking?
Realizing mistakes help people improve.
What is the biggest lesson in the story?
Failure helps us learn and grow.
What advice would you give a friend who keeps making mistakes?
Keep practicing because mistakes help you learn
How does Zen feel after failing many times?
Frustrated, disappointed, or discouraged.
Why is the elastico difficult to learn?
It takes skill, coordination, and many attempts.
What happens after Zen keeps practicing?
Zen gets better at the move.
Complete the sentence: "Practice makes ______."
Progress
Perfect
Why do athletes practice even after making mistakes?
Practice helps them improve.
Name two character traits that describe Zen by the end of the story.
Determined, persistent, confident, hardworking, resilient.
What important game is Zen preparing for?
The championship game.
How is the problem solved?
Zen keeps trying instead of quitting and becomes more confident.
Which theme best fits the story?
A. Always be the fastest.
B. Never try new things.
C. Learn from mistakes and keep going.
D. Winning is all that matters.
C
How can you use the lesson from Fail Points in school?