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August 2001 Vol.2 Issue 8
Suggested
lesson plan for "Famous kids' book authors to lead local
classes this year"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words:
Proper names: Cooperating School Districts, Patricia and Fred
McKissack, Gasconade, Ruth Litman-Block, Martha Bogart, Nathanial
Hawthorne, Pershing, Brittany, Nzingha, Matamba, Angola, Portuguese
Other words: unique, video-conferencing, critique, mentoring,
diary
BEFORE READING:
Have the child read the names and words from the possible
hard words list. Help out as needed. Explain that these are
names and words from the article, but you will help out if
needed as the child reads the article aloud to you. Indicate
that questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
Supply troublesome words as needed to keep the reading smooth
and fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to stimulate a discussion
or check for understanding.
- What does
it mean to say that either your parent or your teacher can
"lobby" your school principal to apply for one
of the fall sessions with children's authors?
- How will e-mail
be part of the video-conferencing?
- What kinds
of things went on during the summer video-conferences?
- Have you ever
participated in a conference such as the ones described?
Would you really like to be part of one? Why or why not?
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