Readability:  Sixth grade

Possible hard words: Proper names: Emily Buchmeier, Monica Glaser, Heimlich Maneuver, St. Dominic School, Casey Merryman, Debbie McCabe

Other words: certificate, neighborhood, maternal, responsibility, reputation, tantrums, invest

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of names and words above.  Provide help where needed.  If he or she has trouble with no more than three words, ask him or her to read the article silently.  If there are four to six words missed, ask the child to read the article aloud to you.  If seven or more words are missed, you offer to read the article aloud.  In all instances, tell the reader to be prepared to discuss the article afterward.

DURING READING: Tell the child reading silently to feel free to ask for help with any words.  For the child reading aloud, supply any words that seem to be causing a problem.  Try to keep the reading smooth and fluent.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check for understanding or comprehension and to promote discussion.

1. Why is baby-sitting a popular way to earn money for young people in the pre-teens and early teen-age years. 
2. How does taking the class improve a baby-sitter’s earnings?
3. Why is it valuable to know how to give the Heimlich Maneuver?
4. Have you done any baby-sitting?  Do you plan to baby-sit in the future?  Why or why not?