Big Talk, Back It Up! UFLI Foundations Lesson 73

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Big Talk, Back It Up!

Practice Words

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On the right side of the image, the squad stands grouped together on a grassy field under a clear blue sky. Narrator Boy is front and centre, smiling proudly and holding a soccer ball above his head with both hands. Boy with Glasses stands behind him at the back, smiling confidently. Girl with Braids stands to the right of Narrator Boy, smiling. Header Girl is on the left side of the group, waving one hand cheerfully. High Kicker Boy stands at the back right, smiling with his hands at his sides. The Dog sits on the ground to the far right, looking up at the group attentively. All characters face forward in a confident team pose. The setting is a suburban park field with a large oak tree and leafy green trees in the background.

This is my squad. Dash, Spin, Kip, Bonk, and Dog. We have a big match, and we plan to win it. I hold the ball up and grin. 'My squad is the best!' I yell.

Page 2
On the left side of the image, Girl with Braids is in the foreground, running determinedly across a grassy field while dribbling a blue and white soccer ball with her foot. She has a focused, confident expression. Behind her on the left, Narrator Boy, Boy with Glasses, High Kicker Boy, and Header Girl are all chasing after her in a group, running with eager expressions. High Kicker Boy has one leg kicked up high mid-stride. The Dog is running alongside Girl with Braids in the lower left, bounding excitedly across the grass. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day in a suburban park field with oak and maple trees in the background. The right portion of the image fades to a plain watercolour wash background.

Dash gets the ball. She zips by the shrub so fast the shrub shakes. We sprint and sprint, but no one can catch Dash. Dog runs by, tail up. 'Try to catch me!' Dash calls back.

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Boy with Glasses is front and centre, running forward with a confident smile, his foot flicking a soccer ball from left to right as he spins past the other players. Behind him on the right, Narrator Boy runs with arms pumping, looking focused, while Girl with Braids jogs alongside with a determined expression. High Kicker Boy is visible further back, also running to keep up. Header Girl can be seen in the background on the left side, running across the grassy field. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day on a green grassy hill with oak and maple trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Spin is sly. He flicks the ball left, then right, and spins by me. I trip and fall in the grass. 'Why is Spin so quick?' I ask. No one can tell.

Page 4
On the left side of the image, Narrator Boy is mid-kick, his right leg swinging forward with the sole of his shoe facing the viewer as he strikes a blue and white soccer ball. He has a confident, determined smile on his face. A soccer goal net is visible behind the ball, and the ball is shown with motion lines indicating a powerful shot sailing toward the net. The scene is set outdoors on a green grassy field with oak and maple trees in the background under a clear blue sky, suggesting a sunny daytime park setting. Note: The current composition is a centred close-up within an oval vignette that spans the full width. For the final illustration, Narrator Boy and the soccer ball action should be repositioned to the left side, with the right ~40% left as plain background for text overlay.

My turn. Whack! I smash the ball, and it flies into the net. I try not to grin. I can't deny it, I grin a lot.

Page 5
On the right side of the image, High Kicker Boy is prominently posed mid-kick with one leg raised high above his head, smiling confidently as a soccer ball flies upward above the group. Narrator Boy runs energetically to the far right, grinning and chasing after the ball. Girl with Braids runs in the centre-right area with a happy expression, while Header Girl stands just behind her, also smiling and watching the action. Boy with Glasses is positioned slightly left of centre, running forward with an eager look. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day on a grassy park field with leafy oak and maple trees under a bright blue sky.

Kip swings his leg up high. The ball flies up into the sky, and we all tilt back to spy it. 'What a kick!' yells Bonk.

Page 6
On the left side of the image, Header Girl is mid-jump, leaping into the air with one leg kicked back and her arms slightly out to the sides for balance. She has a confident, proud smile with her eyes closed as she heads a soccer ball with the top of her forehead. The soccer ball is shown with motion lines indicating it has just been struck and flies off fast. The background is a soft blue oval spotlight behind her against a plain white backdrop, with a subtle shadow/reflection beneath her feet.

Bonk jumps up high. Thump! She hits the ball with a big head bump, and it flies off like a skyrocket. Bonk drills this all the time. That is why she is so strong.

Page 7
On the right side of the image, Narrator Boy leads the group running forward on a grassy field, mid-stride with a determined and excited expression, chasing a blue-and-white soccer ball in the foreground. Boy with Glasses runs just behind him to the left, arms pumping, looking energised. Girl with Braids runs alongside the group with a cheerful expression. High Kicker Boy is among the cluster of kids running behind Narrator Boy, fists raised in excitement. Header Girl runs in the group as well, smiling eagerly. The Dog trots happily beside the group on the right, mouth open in a cheerful pant. On the far right edge, a coach stands on the sideline watching the team with a clipboard, smiling encouragingly. In the distant background, a school bus is visible pulling up near the edge of the field, with a group of opposing players gathering near it. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day on a green soccer field with oak and maple trees and blue sky in the background. The left ~40% of the image is plain light background reserved for text.

We rush onto the grass, all set to win. Then a bus stops by the side. The next squad steps off, and they are big and tall. No one on my squad talks. Even Dog sits still.

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Boy with Glasses pushes forward in the foreground with a determined expression, passing a soccer ball across the grassy field with a strong kick. Narrator Boy runs closely behind him, looking focused and competitive, ready to receive or support. Behind them, a group of players from both teams jostle and run together up a green hill, with Header Girl and Girl with Braids among them, all with intense, determined expressions. High Kicker Boy is visible further back in the pack, mid-stride. Several opposing team players in different-coloured jerseys run alongside the squad. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day in a suburban park with large oak and maple trees in the background against a clear blue sky. The right side of the image fades to plain white background.

They are quick. Spin tries his trick, but they block it. I try a big shot, but they save it. 'What can we do?' asks Dash. 'We rely on the squad,' I reply.

Page 9
On the right side of the image, Boy with Glasses leads the charge in the foreground, stretching out his leg to reach a soccer ball just in time with a focused expression. Just behind him, Narrator Boy sprints with a competitive, determined look, arms pumping as he chases the ball. In the background on the right, Girl with Braids runs with an eager expression, while Header Girl is visible further back, also in motion. All four characters are running across a grassy outdoor field on a bright, sunny day, with leafy oak and maple trees behind them. The soccer ball bounces in the lower-right foreground with motion lines indicating fast play.

We do not cry. We try one big plan. Spin stretches and flicks the ball to Dash. Dash zips by and sends it to Bonk. Bonk bumps it to me with one quick head bump, and I smash it in.

Page 10
On the left side of the image, all six characters are grouped together on a grassy field in a celebratory pose under a clear blue sky. Narrator Boy, Boy with Glasses, and High Kicker Boy stand at the back with their arms raised triumphantly in the air, grinning widely. In front of them, Girl with Braids and Header Girl kneel or crouch, also with arms up and beaming smiles. A soccer ball rests on the ground beside the group. The Dog sits at the front-left of the group, head tossed back, mouth open and barking joyfully. Oak and maple trees are visible behind the group in a suburban park setting. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background.  The Dog should be on all fours.

We win! We jump and pump fists at the sky. Kip yells, and Dog tilts back and yaps and yaps. That squad is big and fast. But my squad can rely on each pal. Go, squad, go!

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