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August 2004 Vol.5 Issue 8
Suggested
lesson plan for "Kid
golfer does well against older players"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Ben Crancer, Kirkwood, Helen Kurtin,
Family Gulfplex, Robinson elementary School, Stanford University,
Tiger Woods
Other words: tournaments, portion, occupation, international,
erratic, astray
BEFORE READING:
Since this is a relatively easy article in terms of vocabulary,
have the young reader anticipate the article by reading the
list of possible hard words. You provide help with any words
that cause difficulty. Then ask the young reader to read the
article aloud to you.
DURING READING:
To insure that fluency is maintained, provide fairly rapidly
any words that stump the young reader.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate discussion of the article.
- Why is it
unusual that Ben Crancer is doing well in golf tournaments
for the 12-13 year age group?
- Why does Ben
want to attend Stanford University?
- What are Ben's
first and second career choices?
- What are some
of Ben's accomplishments as a fifth grader that make it
likely that Ben will be able to attend Stanford University?
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