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February
2002 Vol.3 Issue 2
Suggested
lesson plan for "Young author is published in national
magazine"
Readability:
About sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Andrea Bachmann, Teddy Harvey, Williamsburg,
VA.
Other words: fiction, submitted, rejected, unfamiliar, tournament,
illustrate, imagination
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the names and words from the list,
providing any help where needed. Since there is a relatively
short list of possible hard words, ask the young reader to
read the article aloud. Indicate you will offer help if needed.
Note that questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
Provide words fairly quickly if they are unknown or appear
to be impairing fluency.
AFTER READING:
Use questions similar to the following to check understanding
and promote a discussion.
- Why did Andrea
decide to write an article about her soccer playing experience
for "Stone Soup?"
- What had her
soccer coach asked Andrea to do that was different for her?
- What two things
happened that made Andrea happy she had agreed to play a
different position?
- Name two or
three things in your life that you think you could write
about?
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