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December 2003 Vol.4 Issue 12
Suggested
lesson plan for "From
book reader to best-selling author"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Christopher Paolini, Eragon, Alagaesia,
Talita Hodgkinson, Church Universal and Triumphant, Corwin
Springs, Montana, Paradise Valley, Yellowstone National Park,
Livingston, David Eddings, Robert McKee, Beartooth Mountains,
Carl Hiaasen, Knopf
Other words: fantasy, binge, survivalist, financial, accredited,
precocious, imperfections, continuity, understatement
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the items from the list of possible
hard words. Provide help as needed and keep track of the number
of items needing help. If no more than three require help
from you, ask the young reader to read the story silently.
If four to six items are problems, ask him or her to read
the story aloud to you. If seven or more need help, you offer
to read the story aloud. In all three instances, point out
that questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help out with any names or
words if asked for help. For the one reading aloud, supply
any troublesome words promptly to keep the oral reading fluent.
If you read the story aloud, model fluent, expressive oral
reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate a discussion of the story.
- What kind
of a "binge" did Christopher go on before he decided
to write a novel himself?
- Besides reading,
what else did Christopher do before actually setting down
to write his own novel?
- How long did
Christopher work at creating the fantasy world and writing
a first version of his book?
- What signs
did you pick up that Christopher's first novel is truly
successful?
- Have you ever
dreamed of writing a book and becoming a successful author
yourself? Describe your thoughts about it.
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