Suggested lesson plan for
"TREND chapter fights country's problem"
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Franklin County, Megan
Herbst, Ms. Tina Brueggemann, Sean Wood, Natalie Randolph,
Tori Tappe, Samantha Mihlfeld, Crider Center for Mental Health
Other words: motivation, interactive,
curbing, icebreaker, veterinary
BEFORE READING: To get some idea as to
how difficult the article might be for a given reader, have
him or her read the list of possible hard words. Provide help
where needed but keep track of how many items require your
help. If no more than three items require help, have the young
reader read the article silently. If four to six items are
problems, have the young reader read the article aloud to
you. If seven or more require your assistance, you offer to
read the article aloud. In all three instances, point out
that questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING: For the silent reader,
simply offer to help out with any names or words if asked
for help. For the one reading aloud, supply any word fairly
promptly that appear to be impairing fluency. If you read
aloud, model oral reading fluency.
AFTER READING: Use questions to check
understanding and to stimulate discussion of the article.
