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April 2003 Vol.4 Issue 4
Suggested
lesson plan for "Kids seek
4th straight trip to AAU finals"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Fort Zumwalt High School, Drew Hanlen,
Hixson Middle School, Webster Groves, Henry Rosehill, John
Simon, Chaminade College Prep, Memphis, Crestview Middle School,
Rockwood
Other words: consecutive, confident, recruited, attributes,
concentration, competitors, stockbroker
BEFORE READING:
To get some idea of how a young reader can handle the article,
have him or her read the list of possible hard words. You
help out if help is needed. Keep track of how many words require
your assistance. If no more than three items call for help,
suggest that the young reader read the article silently. If
four to six items cause a problem, have the young reader read
the article aloud to you. If seven or more of the items cause
a problem, you offer to read the article aloud. In all instances
point out that questions will be asked afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader offer to help with words if asked. For
the child reading aloud, supply troublesome words fairly quickly
in order to keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud, model
smooth, fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate discussion.
- What are some
of the major factors in its background that make the 13-and-under
St. Louis Gateway boys basketball team a good bet to do
well n the AAU national finals?
- What does
the coach say caused the team's poor showing last year?
- Why is the
coach happy to be playing this year in Memphis rather than
in cities with beaches?
- What is the
first thing the team has to do before they get to play in
a fourth consecutive tournament?
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