Introduction
This Teacher’s Book is the complete guide to how to use HATRIQA’s Born to Play
Soccer Reader Method™. It ofers full support for lesson preparation, classroom
activities and monitoring and evaluation, enabling you to focus your time engaging
with students. The book includes:
• A guide on how to use the student workbook
• A guide on how to use graded readers in the classroom (and outside the
classroom)
• Summary of each chapter
• Summary of the main characters
• Full answers to the student book
• Suggested extension tasks
• Vocabulary Assessment – to be administered before reading the book and
afterwards to provide empirical data on students’ language learning.
• Support for teaching the grammar used in each chapter
Soccer Reading Method™
The Soccer Reader Method is a revolutionary educational program that harnesses the
universal appeal of soccer to inspire students to learn the language and literacy skills
they need to become proficient, confident communicators.
A Game-Changing Approach to Language Learning and Literacy
The Soccer Reader Method weaves soccer stories into the fabric of learning,
captivating student’s imaginations, igniting sparks of enthusiasm and nurturing a
desire to master language and literacy skills.
Supporting Diversified Teaching
The Soccer Reader Method supports diversified teaching in mixed-ability classrooms
by using a common soccer story adapted to diferent learner levels. This approach
engages all students with the same soccer narrative while tailoring language
complexity to individual abilities. By using a shared storyline, the method fosters
inclusive discussions and collaborative learning, ensuring students of varying
proficiencies can participate meaningfully, accommodating diverse needs while
promoting a sense of unity and mutual support in the classroom.
Introduction