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February 2002 Vol.3 Issue 2
Suggested
lesson plan for "Kids get help
for their reading from volunteers"
Readability:
Above sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Diana Johnson, Roger Wright, Jr., Annunziata
Learning Center, Alicia Jones, Buder Branch, Harry Potter,
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Carondelet Branch, Kathy Adkisson
Other words: unique, volunteer, tutor
BEFORE READING:
Beyond the few proper names, there are few difficult words
in the article. Ask the young reader to read the names and
words from the list, offering help where needed. Then suggest
that he or she read the article aloud to you. Note that questions
will be asked afterward.
DURING READING:
Provide any words that seem to be interfering with fluent
oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as these to check comprehension and promote
discussion.
- What must
the young readers and their parents agree to in order to
be admitted to the YRead program?
- What is different
about the YRead program compared to most other programs?
- What agreement
must the tutors have that is similar to the one the parents
and children must make?
- Do you think
the kind of help described is likely to help any young readers
that you know become better readers? Why or why not?
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