Readability:  about 6th

Possible hard words: Proper names: Britney Spears, Natalie DeLucia, Cinderella, Addie Loggins, Tatum O’Neal Other words: sensation, autographed, entourage, pageants, aspirations, secretive, venue, spontaneous

BEFORE READING: Of course, this article will work best with a Britney Spears fan.  A way to start is have the reader read the title and predict what the article is likely to be about.  To determine how well the reader is likely to be able to handle the article, encourage him or her to read the words from the possible hard word list.  If five or more words are missed, you offer to read the article aloud.  If three or four are missed, encourage the reader to read the article to you.  If two or fewer are missed, encourage the reader to read the article silently.  You offer to help out with any words when asked.  

DURING READING: If the reader is reading aloud, help with any unknown or mispronounced words.  In you are reading aloud, model fluent and expressive reading.  Tell the reader to be ready to discuss the article.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to promote discussion and check for understanding.

1. Explain what really seems to be the basis of all the gossip surrounding Britney Spears and Prince William.
2. How did Natalie DeLucia become acquainted with Britney Spears?
3. What was Natalie’s performing background before going on tour?
4. What does Natalie mean by saying that her music is a “little edgier” than Britney’s type of music?
5. Would you like to be a musical soloist?  What kind of music would be your kind?