🐍 Part 1: Sports Vocabulary Snake Hunt

Instructions: Find and circle the 12 sports vocabulary words hidden in the snake below. Words can go forwards or backwards!

A G I L I T Y M A T C H S T R E N G T H
↘                                      ↙
  C O O R D I N A T I O N             H
  ↓                                      T
  D E T E R M I N A T I O N           G
                                      A
                  S T A M I N A      I
                  ↓                  N
         S C O R E                   S
         ↓                              T
G O A L                              A
↓                                      ↙
D R A W   E X T R A T I M E F U L L T I M E W I N

Word Bank: agility, coordination, determination, stamina, strength, match, against, score, goal, draw, extra time, full-time, win

Success Criteria: Find at least 10 out of 12 words to show good vocabulary recognition

Extension: Advanced learners can create their own sports vocabulary snake with 5 additional words

⚽ Part 2: Vocabulary Alternatives

Instructions: Choose the best alternative meaning for each sports vocabulary word.

1. Agility means:

Being very strong

Moving quickly and easily

Running for a long time

2. Stamina means:

Physical strength to keep going

Being very tall

Moving very fast

3. Determination means:

Being lucky

Never giving up

Being very skilled

4. A draw in sports means:

One team wins clearly

Both teams have the same score

The game is cancelled

5. Extra time means:

Additional playing time when scores are equal

Time for players to rest

Time to warm up before the game

✍️ Part 3: Apply Your Knowledge

6. Write a sentence using THREE of the vocabulary words from the snake:

7. Complete the sports report using the word bank:

Word Bank: match, against, score, goal, full-time

Yesterday's football __________ was exciting! Our team played __________ the champions. We managed to __________ one __________ in the first half. At __________, the result was 1-1.

8. Extension Activity: Create your own sports vocabulary definition:

Choose a sport you enjoy and write the meaning of one important word from that sport:

Differentiation Support:

• Use the word bank for help with spelling

• Work with a partner if needed

• Dyslexia-friendly: Use coloured overlays or larger print if helpful