QAR The Final Kick Lesson Plan QAR: The Final Kick
Individual Tier 3 Intervention • 4th Grade
Duration 30 Minutes
Objective
The student will identify and differentiate between "Right There" and "Think and Search" question-answer relationships within a soccer-themed passage. They will also answer "On My Own" questions by drawing on personal experience, utilizing assistive technology as needed to mitigate anxiety and dysgraphia.
Instructional Approach
Direct instruction, explicit modeling (I Do), guided practice (We Do), and independent application (You Do) with high-interest content. Includes accommodations for ADHD, anxiety, and dysgraphia.
Materials Needed
QAR Slide Deck
Final Kick Worksheet
Teacher Script
Neymar Passage
Highlighters
Tablet/Laptop (for AT)
Prep & Environment (10 mins)
• Review slide deck and script.
• Print worksheet (sans-serif font, wide spacing).
• Ensure text-to-speech software is functional.
• Set up quiet, distraction-reduced space.
• Ready noise-reducing headphones if needed.
• Check speech-to-text dictation tools.
Lesson Steps
1
Introduction & Connection (3 min)
Connect to soccer interest. Use slides 1-2. Introduce the concept of "Soccer Sleuths."
"Our mission today is to become super soccer sleuths and find answers in stories about players like Neymar!"
2
Direct Explanation: 'Right There' (5 min)
Use slides 3-4. Model locating answers that exist in exactly one sentence. Highlight keywords.
Focus: Explicit Modeling
3
Guided Practice: 'Right There' (4 min)
Worksheet Question 1. Prompt student to find keywords and highlight. Offer Speech-to-Text for the response.
4
Direct Explanation: 'Think & Search' (5 min)
Use slides 5-6. Model the "puzzle" aspect: clues are in 2+ sentences. Show how to synthesize info.
5
Guided Practice: 'Think & Search' (5 min)
Worksheet Question 2. Encourage student to articulate the "thought pieces." Provide specific strategy praise.
6
Independent Application: 'On My Own' (3 min)
Slide 7. Explain that some answers come from their "own brain." Complete questions 3-4 on worksheet.
EXT
Extension: New Soccer Challenge (5 min)
Transfer skills to a new text about Lionel Messi. Choice between answering or creating QAR questions.
Instructional Rationale
This Tier 3 lesson targets executive function (ADHD) through explicit structure, reduces anxiety via high-interest content and supportive AT, and accommodates dysgraphia by prioritizing oral responses and highlighting over handwriting.
QAR The Final Kick Slideshow QAR: The Final Kick
Level up your reading game and become a super soccer sleuth!
Question-Answer Relationship
What is QAR?
QAR is a fancy way to ask:
1
Right There
2
Think & Search
3
On My Own
Right There!
The answer is exactly in the story.
You can find it in just ONE SENTENCE .
"It's like finding a soccer ball sitting right on the line!"
ONE SENTENCE = ONE GOAL!
Example: Right There
Question
What was the crowd chanting for Neymar?
Answer Found In Text
"...the crowd’s chant rolling like thunder—'Ney-mar! Ney-mar!'"
Keywords match perfectly in ONE sentence!
Think & Search
The answer is in the story, but it's like a puzzle !
Search clues in DIFFERENT sentences
Think about how they fit together
Example: Think & Search
Question
What was the score with one minute left, and what did Neymar do?
Clue #1
"...with one minute left in the game, the score was tied."
Clue #2
"The ball... slammed into the net."
The Puzzle Answer
The score was tied, but Neymar changed it by scoring a goal!
On My Own
The answer is not in the story!
It's already inside your head.
Your Knowledge
+ Your Experience
You're a Top Sleuth!
R
Right There: Just one sentence.
T
Think & Search: Putting pieces together.
O
On My Own: From your own brain!
Ready for the Final Kick? Let's go!
QAR The Final Kick Teacher Script Teacher Script: QAR The Final Kick
Instructional Cues & Narrative Guide
PART 1: INTRODUCTION (3 MIN)
[Show Slides 1 & 2]
"Hey [Student's Name] ! I'm so excited for our lesson today. Since I know you're a big soccer fan, we're going to become super soccer sleuths today. We'll learn a secret trick to find answers in stories, just like real detectives scanning the pitch for the ball!"
"The trick is called QAR . It stands for Question-Answer Relationship . It's just a fancy way of knowing where the answer is hiding. Once you know that, reading becomes much easier and more confident! We even have cool tools like speech-to-text if your hand gets tired later. Ready to play?"
PART 2: 'RIGHT THERE' MODELING (5 MIN)
[Show Slide 3 | Provide Worksheet]
[Read the "Neymar: Soccer Superstar" passage aloud with high engagement and prosody.]
"Okay, watch me be the detective for a Right There question. The question is: 'What was the crowd chanting for Neymar?' "
"I'm looking for keywords like 'crowd' and 'chant.' Scanning... scanning... Aha! Look at this sentence: 'the crowd’s chant rolling like thunder—“Ney-mar! Ney-mar!”' The answer is right there in that one sentence! I'll highlight it so I don't lose it. See how easy that was?"
[Show Slide 4]
PART 3: 'THINK & SEARCH' MODELING (5 MIN)
[Show Slide 5]
"Now, some questions are a bit sneakier. We call these Think and Search . They're like a puzzle—you have to find clues in different sentences and put them together."
"Watch this one: 'What was the score of the game with one minute left, and what did Neymar do to change it?' "
"I scan for the score... one sentence says 'the score was tied.' That's clue #1. But it doesn't say what he did in that same sentence. I have to keep looking. Later, it says 'The ball... slammed into the net.' I put them together: The score was tied, and he broke the tie by scoring! I'll highlight both spots. Detective work complete!"
[Show Slide 6]
PART 4: GUIDED & INDEPENDENT (17 MIN)
Guided Practice (Worksheet Q1 & Q2): "Your turn! Look at question 1. Can you find the keywords? Where is that sentence hiding? If you want, tell me your answer and I'll type it, or you can try dictating it to the computer."
[Show Slide 7]
On My Own (Worksheet Q3 & Q4): "Last one!
QAR Final Kick Worksheet Soccer Sleuth Challenge
QAR Strategy Practice
Name:
Date:
Read This First
Neymar: Soccer Superstar
The stadium lights shimmered like stars that had landed on Earth. Neymar stood in the middle of the soccer field, the crowd’s chant rolling like thunder—“Ney-mar! Ney-mar!”
He wiped the sweat from his face, but his smile stayed. He had dreamed of this since he was a little boy kicking an old soccer ball through the dusty streets of Brazil.
Back then, his shoes were too small and the ball was worn out. Sometimes he tripped. Sometimes he missed the goal completely. But every time, he stood up and tried again. His dad would say, “The ball listens to the ones who don’t give up.”
Now, with one minute left in the game, the score was tied. Neymar took a deep breath. The ball came rolling toward him—his chance. Tap. Tap. Kick. The ball curved through the air, past the goalie’s hands, and slammed into the net.
The crowd erupted. Neymar raised his arms and whispered, “Obrigado,” —thank you. He wasn’t just thanking the fans. He was thanking the kid who never stopped playing.
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What did Neymar whisper after scoring the goal?
Right There
Think & Search
2
Besides the fans, who else was Neymar thanking after he scored the goal?
Right There
Think & Search
On My Own Questions
These answers are in your brain, not the story!
3
Why do you think Neymar dreamed of playing soccer since he was a little boy?
4
What is something you have dreamed of doing, and what makes you want to do it?
Soccer Sleuth Tip:
If your hand gets tired, you can tell your teacher your answer or use a dictation tool!
QAR Final Kick Answer Key Answer Key: QAR Final Kick
Teacher Reference Guide
Question 1
Right There
"What did Neymar whisper after scoring the goal?"
Correct Answer:
Neymar whispered "Obrigado" (which means thank you).
Strategy Note:
The answer is found explicitly in the final paragraph: "Neymar raised his arms and whispered, 'Obrigado,'—thank you."
Question 2
Think & Search
"Besides the fans, who else was Neymar thanking after he scored the goal?"
Correct Answer:
He was thanking the kid (his younger self) who never stopped playing .
Strategy Note:
Requires synthesizing two sentences from the end: "He wasn’t just thanking the fans. He was thanking the kid who never stopped playing."
Question 3
On My Own
"Why do you think Neymar dreamed of playing soccer since he was a little boy?"
Acceptable Responses:
Student responses will vary.
"Because he loved the game and it made him happy."
"Because he saw his dad play and wanted to be like him."
"Because soccer is a huge part of life in Brazil."
Question 4
On My Own
"What is something you have dreamed of doing, and what makes you want to do it?"
Evaluation Criteria:
This is a personal reflection. Accept any goal stated by the student along with a supporting reason. Look for connection between the "dream" and the "motivation."
Pro Tip for Assessment
Focus more on the student's ability to explain why a question is a certain type rather than just getting the right answer. If they can articulate that the answer is "hidden in two spots," they have mastered the 'Think & Search' concept!
QAR Messi Challenge Activity Messi: The Next Challenge
Extension Activity
Name:
Bonus Passage
Soccer Star: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, often called Leo, is a world-famous soccer player from Argentina. He was born on June 24, 1987. Messi started playing soccer at a very young age and joined his first club, Newell's Old Boys, when he was just six years old.
Messi is known for his incredible dribbling, quick passes, and amazing goal-scoring ability. Many people consider him one of the greatest players of all time. He spent most of his professional career with FC Barcelona, where he won many championships.
Off the field, Messi is also a respected figure. He is involved with many charities, including UNICEF, and often participates in events to help children around the world. He is a true inspiration, both on and off the field.
Option 1
Solve the mystery questions about Leo Messi.
Option 2
Create your own QAR questions for a peer!
Option 1: Solve the Mystery
1. When was Lionel Messi born?
Type:
2. What makes Lionel Messi such a famous player?
Type:
Option 2: Be the Teacher
My "Right There" Question:
My Answer:
My "Think & Search" Question:
My Answer:
You Won the Golden Boot!
Your QAR skills are world-class. Great job being a soccer sleuth!
QAR Messi Challenge Answer Key Answer Key: Messi Challenge
Extension Reference Guide
Option 1 Answers
1. When was Lionel Messi born?
RIGHT THERE
Answer:
He was born on June 24, 1987 .
2. What makes Lionel Messi such a famous player?
THINK & SEARCH
Answer:
His incredible dribbling, quick passes, and amazing goal-scoring ability .
3. Besides playing soccer, how does Messi help people?
THINK & SEARCH
Answer:
He is involved with charities like UNICEF and participates in events to help children around the world.
Option 2 (Sample Student Questions)
Sample Right There
"What was the first club Messi joined?"
Answer: Newell's Old Boys.
Sample Think & Search
"How long has Messi been playing soccer?"
Answer: Since he was a very young age (he joined a club at age six).
Messi Extension Answer Key • Verified for 4th Grade Reading Intervention
