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February
2002 Vol.3 Issue 2
Suggested
lesson plan for "St. Louis Rams
make a character video for kids"
Readability:
About sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Aeneas Williams,
Isaac Bruce, Michele Steptoe-Clark, Ernie Conwell, Adam Timmerman,
Soldan-International High School, Grant Wistrom, Tory Holt,
Cooperating School Districts, Diversity Awareness Partnership
Other words: character, traits, courage, commitment, cooperation,
arena-league, communication
BEFORE READING:
Check out the young readers ability to "handle"
the article by having him or her read all the terms from the
list above. Help with pronunciation where help is needed.
If no more than three items are missed, ask the young reader
to read the article silently. If four to seven words are missed,
ask the young reader to read the article aloud to you. If
eight or more are missed, you volunteer to read the article
aloud. In all instances, indicate that questions will be raised
and discussed after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, supply any words if asked for help.
For the child reading aloud, supply any words fairly quickly
that seem to be impairing fluency. If you read aloud, model
smooth and expressive oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as those that follow to check comprehension
and stimulate a discussion of the article.
- With examples
like "courage" or "commitment" given,
how would you define a "trait?"
- How did Ernie
Conwell explain "cooperation?"
- How is Michelle
Steptoe-Clark different from the other people on the video?
- Would you
like for your class to view and discuss the video? Why or
why not?
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