All Sports!

Do you have a favorite sport? Perhaps you prefer to watch a certain sport on television, but do not necessarily enjoy partake in playing it. There are so many different sports played and enjoyed throughout the United States, and the world.
Did you know that children who play sports are known to do better in school? WOW! It's true! Playing sports is great exercise, and of course beneficial for health reasons, but there are even more reasons to give it a try. Studies show that children who play sports learn teamwork skills, and goal-setting skills. These are talents that can be used on and off the playing field.
GOOAAALLLL!!! If you have ever scored a goal or touchdown, sunk a basket or won a match, you know how good it feels to succeed at something. Without even knowing it, you are boosting your self-confidence... HOORAY! Self-confidence and pride are characteristics that you need, in order to believe in yourself, and make your goals and dreams come true.

VOCABULARY:
Partake- to share along with others; to participate.
Beneficial- helpful; advantageous.
Talents- a special ability or aptitude.
Self-Confidence- confidence in one's own judgement, ability, or power.
Pride- a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.
Characteristics- a unique feature or quality.

SENTENCES: Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.

To have _________ and _________ in yourself, means that you have two positive ___________ that will be _________ to you on the playing field and in life. When you ________ in activities and hobbies with others, they will realize your special _________ and you will be a successful team player. You must believe in yourself!

GRAMMAR POINT:
Interjections are words or phrases used to show expression. Can you find the interjections in the paragraphs above? Think of 5 interjections that you most commonly use and write them on a piece of paper. Compare with your partner and see if you wrote similar ones.