Unit 18: English for Rugby

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In this unit, students will learn essential vocabulary and expressions related to rugby. They will explore terms from the try to the offload while understanding the flow and strategy of the game.

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Basic activities (computer-graded)

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: Rugby: The Art of the Game

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

Coach Stevens: Today we embark on a journey to understand the exciting and strategic world of rugby. A Try is the ultimate reward, achieved when you ground the ball in the opponent’s in-goal area. Immediately following a try, the team has the opportunity for a Conversion kick to add extra points. Our game frequently restarts with a forceful Scrum where the forwards bind tightly together, while an… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)

Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

What aspect of rugby strategy do you find most challenging, and why?

How do the roles of a Forward and a Back differ in a game?

Why is a well-timed Offload critical to maintaining the momentum of an attack?

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