Suggested lesson plan for
"Local gravestones tell of area's lively history"
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Kevin Amsler, River Des
Peres, Auguste Chouteau, Calvary Cemetery, Bellefontaine,
Adolphus Busch, Henry and Susan Blow, William Clark, Samuel
Hawken, President Madison, Tom Dooley, Robert Hyland, John
Mullanphy, Dred Scott, Tennessee Williams, Eisenhower, Harry
Caray, Jack Buck, Bob Costas, Thomas Hart Benton, Charles
Lucas
Other words: cemeteries, brigadier, humanitarian,
philanthropist, cholera
BEFORE READING: Because of the nature
of this article, it is heavy with proper names. Have the young
reader read the list of names and words above. Help with pronunciation
where help is needed. Afterwards, ask the young reader to
read the article aloud to you. Note that the article will
be discussed after the reading.
DURING READING: To keep the reading fluent,
promptly provide any names or words that seem to be impairing
reading fluency.
AFTER READING: Use questions such as
the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion.
