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August 2004 Vol.5 Issue 8
Suggested
lesson plan for "Kids
link healthy food and fitness"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Jessy Postlewait, Hancock Middle School,
Cody Brown, Lori Hartnell, Lemay Center, Eric Paulsen, Daniel
McLafferty, Greensfelder Park, Jefferson Barracks
Other words: substitute, beautify, fertilizer, zucchini, cucumbers,
hydrated, vegetarian,
BEFORE READING:
To assess how easy or difficult a young reader might find
the article, have him or her read the list of possible hard
words. Help out with any troublesome terms and keep track
of how much help you provide. If no more than three items
are missed, ask the young reader to read the article silently.
If four to six items cause problems, ask the child to read
the article aloud to you. If seven or more items call for
help, you offer to read the article aloud to the child. In
all instances, note that questions will be asked afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to assist with any words if asked
for help. For the child reading aloud, provide any troublesome
words quickly in order to keep the reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate a discussion of the article.
- Give some
of the different reasons kids give for attending Fit 'n
fun camp.
- What is an
extra advantage the kids get from working in the Lemay Center
garden?
- What is not
available at the camp for kids to drink?
- What are some
of the things you do to keep fit and healthy?
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