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August
2001 Vol.2 Issue 8
Suggested
lesson plan for
"Berkeley girl is library poster girl"
Readability: Above
sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words:
Proper names: Doniesha Carter, George Thampy, Holman Elementary
School, Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
Jefferson City, Edward and Donna Burse, Jerrell Carter, Jermaine
Other words: persistence, comprehend, converted, insulation,
proctor, concentrate, librarian
BEFORE READING:
Ask the young reader to read all the names and words from
the list. Provide help as needed. Then suggest the child read
the article aloud to you and be prepared to discuss it after
the reading.
DURING READING:
Provide words as needed to keep the reading smooth and fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions to guide a discussion and check for the reader's
comprehension of the substance of the article.
- Why does it
seem unusual that Doniesha ended up as a poster girl for
the St. Louis County Library?
- What service
did Doniesha and her classmates provide that lead to Doniesha's
selection as the library's poster girl for this year?
- Why does Doniesha
claim you really have to concentrate while recording your
reading?
- Would you
like to record books for the blind and physically handicapped?
Why or why not?
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