August 2004     Vol.5 Issue 8

Suggested lesson plan for "Kids
project displayed at film festival"

Possible hard words: Proper names: St. Margaret of Scotland, Tivoli theater, Andrew Joerger, Wydown Middle School, Mark Perniciaro, Shaun McKanna, Flamingo Productions, Riley Montray, Notre Dame High School, Christi Schweitzer, Maggie Schneider, Lee Ann Nelson
Other words: documentary, profile, archived, emphasis

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed. If no more than three items called for help, ask the child to read the article silently. If four to six items called for help, ask the child to read the article aloud to you. If seven or more items need help, you offer to read the article aloud. In all three instances, point out that questions will be raised afterward.

DURING READING: For the silent reader, offer to help out with any problems words if asked for help. For the one reading aloud, supply troublesome words fairly quickly in order to keep the reading fluent. If you read the article aloud, model fluent and expressive oral reading.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as these to check comprehension and promote a discussion of the article.

1. Why was it a special honor for the kids' documentaries to be shown at the Filmmakers' Showcase?
2. What is the "Habitat for Humanity" program?
3. How do you know the kids had no trouble finding information?
4. Have you ever been involved in filmmaking? Would you like to try? Why or why not?