Mr. Salsich's Class
Third Grade Explorations in Learning
World Cup 2010
Every four years people all around the world go crazy for the soccer World Cup. This is the most popular sports event in the world! In America we call it soccer, but the rest of the world calls it football. (Hmm, which name makes more sense?)
This year’s World Cup will be held in South Africa and it begins on June 11th.
The 32 countries that have qualified for the World Cup
Only 32 countries can qualify for the World Cup. Then they are divided into 8 groups to play the other countries in their group. The two best teams from each group make it the round of 16 where they play a single elimination tournament.
Here is a video about the World Cup and it’s fans that we have been enjoying in class. We hope you like it!
WORLD CUP 2010 THEME SONG – “WAVIN’ FLAG” BY K’NAAN
We will have a new “Mathlete Show” about the World Cup and graphing very soon. Stay tuned!
June 7th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Dear class,
The team I want to win the cup is U.S.A or Argentina. The team that I think is going to win is Brazil. Who do you want to win the world cup or think is going to win?
Your classmate,
Sean
P.S Go U.S.A!
June 7th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Dear students,
I am psyched for the World Cup! It is my favorite sporting event to watch. I love to watch the beautiful way they pass the ball and the incredible saves that the goal keepers make. I also like seeing all the fans and their different ways of celebrating.
I am cheering for Cameroon, and I predict that the Netherlands will win.
Sincerely,
Mr. Salsich
June 7th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Hi Mr. Salsich
I think there are a lot of people around the world who are excited to watch the world cup.
Of course I am cheering for New Zealand, how ever I asked our class and it’s unanimous. We think Brazil will win.
On another note, we have two days left of school this year. Have a great summer. I am looking forward to traveling to your side of the world and visiting New York!
Regards
Mrs. Toa
Go New Zealand!
June 8th, 2010 at 2:45 am
We’re excited about our second ever world cup appearance but we don’t really think that New Zealand is going to win a game! Well see perhaps the USA will meet New Zealand in the final!
June 8th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Dear Class,
I really liked the Waving Flag video, didn’t you? The two teams that I’m rooting for is Brazil and Germany. Also, I think that Brazil is going to win.
Sincerely,
Gracie
June 8th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Dear class
I am voting for Argentina and I am voting for them because I like the name of it.
from
Mateo
June 8th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Dear class
I want the U.S.A. to win. I am going to watch it on TV with my mom.
your friend
Joe
June 8th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I think the song is great.
I think the U.S.A will win. your friend cody
June 9th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Dear class,
I hope Germany, Switzerland, and U.S.A gives it their best shot. I will be watching it every day. World cup is awesome!
From,
Karin
June 10th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Dear class,
I think Argentina will win or Brazil. I really like the video it was awesome.
from Kyle
June 10th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Dear class,
I really liked the song so much that I can’t get it out of my head. I hope that Cameroon wins the World Cup. GO CAMEROON.
your friend,
RJ
June 10th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Dear class,
I want U.S.A. to win even though the probability is low. I don’t really think they will win but I am still routing for us. In England the world cup was the biggest event every 4 years. Who do you want to win?
-Benjamin
June 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Dear class,
That has to be my favorite video. I am so going to watch the world cup. I will give reports every night that I can watch it.
From,
Karin
June 10th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Dear Class,
The team I’m routing for is USA. Go USA! I’m hoping we will
win this time and we will be getting better and better as
we go.
your classmate,
madison
p.s go u.s.a! : )
June 10th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Dear class
I like the video and I know a little bit about the man in the middle of the video, so I can tell you about him.
from
Mateo
June 10th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Dear Mr. Salsich,
I like the world cup video. I am going for for Mexico, Italy and the u.s.a.
love,
Nicholas
June 10th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Dear class,
The only sport I play is soccer! I also think Brazil will win.
From,
Lucy
June 10th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dear class,
I LOVE that video. I also think a lot of people are voting for Brazil to win. I think Italy will win.
From,
Nick R.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Dear class ,
If they do though I will be 
I think Spain or Brazil is going to win. The U.S.A. probably won’t though
Who do you think will win?
from,
Nick B.
June 10th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Dear classmates
I love the song and I never knew K’Naan was so talented. Oh, and go America, Italy, and Brazil.
From Cole
June 11th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Hello Mr Salsich and class
Im australian so im a mad auzzie supporter
I think that Argentina will take out the title
Also in australia we also call it soccer
June 17th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Dear Class,
I love the world cup! I wish I could watch the second game with America in it but it is during school. But Mr. Salsich said he might try to get the television to work so we can watch it.
-Benjamin
June 17th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dear Class,
I think the world cup is really cool. About two weeks before the world cup started I started to really like soccer. So now I love to see the scores.
From, Caitrin