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August
2002 Vol.3 Issue 8
Suggested
lesson plan for "Road to national track meets started
early for two"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Kyra Sullivan, Tylor Brock, University
City, O'Fallon, Knoxville, Columbia, Lauren Fisher, Whitney
Thomas, Melissa Ennis, Royal Knight, Omaha, McCluer, Fort
Zumwalt High School, "Fosbury Flop", Vincent Bingham
Other words: pentathlon, preliminaries, classification, endurance,
scholarships
BEFORE READING:
To get an indication of how difficult the reading might be
for the young reader, have him or her read the list of names
and terms. Provide help as needed with the list. If no more
than three terms seem to cause difficulty, have the young
reader read the article silently. If four to six terms are
missed, suggest that the child read the article aloud. If
seven or more are missed, you offer to read the article aloud.
In all three cases, inform the child that questions will be
raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the one reading silently, offer up front to help with
words if asked for help. For the one reading aloud, supply
words as needed to keep the reading fluent. If you are reading
aloud, model expressive and fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Check for understanding and stimulate some discussion by using
questions similar to the following:
- What is included
in the pentathlon?
- Why won't
Tylor compete in one of the national events?
- Describe the
kinds of training activities the two athletes go through.
- What do the
kids hope to earn through their athletic skills when they
finish high school?
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