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December
2001 Vol.2 Issue 12
Suggested
lesson plan for "Teen has
problem walking, but wins marathon"
Readability:
About sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Casey Adams, St. Louis Marathon, Selvidge
Middle School, 2012 Paralympics, Marquette High School
Other words: entrant, accomplishments, viola, qualify, aluminum,
independent
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the list of names and words. If
the reader has trouble with no more than two, suggest that
he or she read the article silently. If three or four words
cause problems, suggest he or she read it aloud to you. If
five or more caused difficulty, you offer to read the article
to the child. Point out that questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help out with words if asked.
For the child reading aloud, provide words where needed to
maintain fluency. If you read aloud, model fluent and expressive
oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Ask question such as the following to check for understanding
and promote discussion of the article.
- How would
you describe Casey's attitude toward life?
- How did Casey
work his way up to true marathon distance?
- Why do you
think Casey is targeting the 2012 Paralympics?
- Why does Casey
need so many different wheelchairs?
- Do you think
Casey's ambition for the future is realistic? Why or why
not?
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