Readability: about sixth

Possible hard words: Proper names: Lauren Gray, Andi Boyd, Angie Hasufratz  Other words: cessation, commitment

BEFORE READING: Ask the child to read the words from the list, offering help where needed.  Then ask the child to read the article aloud to you.

DURING READING: Be attentive while the child is reading, modeling good listening.  Help out with any words that seem to stump the reader.  

AFTER READING: Compliment the child on his or her reading.  Use questions such as the following to guide a discussion of the article.

1. How did a display of human organs get some kids to quit smoking?
2. Were you surprised to read that one middle grader had started smoking at seven years of age? Why?
3. What does quitting “cold turkey” mean?
4. Why does it appear more girls than boys smoke?
5. How does candy or chewing gum help the ex-smoker?