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April
2002 Vol.3 Issue 4
Suggested
lesson plan for "Emily Miller brings Broadway shows to
her neighborhood"
Readability:
Fifth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Emily Miller, "Broadway on the Driveway",
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat",
Lisa Pisciotta, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department,
Marvin Hamlisch, Sweet Adeline's
Other words: production, theatrical, audience, troupe, organization,
disaster, abandoned, objectionable, perspective, rehearsals,
donations, harmonica, associated, finalists
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the names and words from the list
of possible hard words. Help with pronunciations where needed.
Discuss meanings of any words with which the child seems unfamiliar.
If fewer than three cause problems, ask the child to read
the article silently. If four to six terms cause difficulty,
suggest the child read the article aloud to you. If seven
or more cause problems, you offer to read the article aloud.
In all cases, point out that questions will be raised after
the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help with any words if asked.
For the child reading aloud, supply words fairly promptly
if fluency seems impaired. If you read aloud, model smooth
and fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as those that follow to check comprehension
and promote discussion.
- What seemed
to motivate Emily Miller to start producing her own shows?
- What did the
performers do with the profits of the show after September
11th?
- Who are Emily's
co-performers when she entertains various groups?
- Have you had
any experience performing on stage? Do you think you would
like to be in one of Emily's productions? Why or why not?
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