Suggested lesson plan for
"St. Raphael kids seek edge in competition"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Josie Ruggeri, Rachel Indelicato, Jane Fitzsimmons, St. Raphael the Archangel School, Rachel McMahon, Jane Shepherd, Wydown Middle School, Barbara Henry, Ruby Bridges, Dorothea Dix, St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, Arsenal, Dred Scott

Other words: profile, trophies, integrated, obvious, documentary, enthusiasm

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Help out where help is needed. Then ask the child to read the article aloud and be ready to answer some questions over the reading.

DURING READING: Provide any troublesome words fairly quickly in order to keep the reading fluent.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion of the article.