Suggested lesson plan for
"Aces ball kids meet tennis stars"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Grace Alexander, Ty Merkle, Sacramento Capitols, Anna Kournikova, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Corley Ward, Derek Hamm, Jimmy Connors, Belleville, Ill., Zack Huels, Andre Agassi, Courtney Huels, Creve Coeur, John Paul Fruttero

Other words: opponent, autograph, refreshment, memorable, interrupted, conditioning, competitive

BEFORE READING: To help the young reader deal with the names and words in the article, have him or her read the list of possible hard words. Help with pronunciations as needed. Then ask the child to read the article aloud to you and be prepared to answer questions and discuss the article afterward.

DURING READING: Supply any names or words fairly quickly that appear to be impairing reading fluency.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion of the article.