Story Basics
Where did David live?
In a small town
Who did David invite to play soccer?
Matt
Who was good at math?
Matt
First lesson: Are all people the same?
No.
Is it okay to be different?
Yes
What sport did David love?
Soccer
Who was better at soccer?
David
What did David watch at school?
Matt’s actions
Second lesson: How can you improve a skill?
Do practice constantly.
What is David good at?
Soccer
Where did David usually play?
A public field
How many goals did David score?
Three
Name one thing Matt did with numbers.
Solved problems / counted
Third lesson: How much harder did David study?
Three times harder than Matt
What did David learn about practice?
It helps you improve.
What problem did David have at school?
Low grade in math
How did Matt play soccer?
He made mistakes
Why is Matt good at math?
He practices a lot.
What happened when David studied too much?
He got tired and slept.
Why is it hard to study something you don’t like?
No motivation / difficult
Who helped David understand his problem?
His father
Did everyone enjoy the game?
Yes
What simple example of practice did the father give?
Counting flower petals.
What advice did the father give at the end?
Study what you love or learn to love it
What is the main lesson of the story?
Follow your strengths and practice