Possible hard words:
Proper names: Missouri Department
of Conservation, Heather, Aaron, and Travis Gemmell, Pevely,
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Josh
Hoskins, Coleman gas camping stove
Other words: journal, diary, expedition,
paraphrased, commemorative, serious
BEFORE READING: In an effort to differentiate
instruction for different levels of reading ability, have
the young reader read the list of possible hard words.
Provide help as needed but keep track of the number of
times you supply assistance. If no more than three terms
require help, have the young reader read the article silently.
If four to six items require help, have the child read
the article aloud to you. If seven or more items require
help, you volunteer to read the article aloud. In all
of these instances, point out questions will be raised
afterwards.
DURING READING: For the silent reader,
simply offer to help with words if asked for help. For
the one reading aloud, supply fairly promptly any words
that seem to be impairing reading fluency. If you read
aloud, model fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING: Use questions such
as the following to check comprehension and to stimulate
discussion of the article.
