February 2004     Vol.5 Issue 2

Suggested lesson plan for "Kids
fish for trout in winter"

Possible hard words: Proper names: Tyler Greet, Matt Breite, Andrew Shelton, Tim Emmons, Suson Park, Tilles Park, Windegger Shelter, Lake Taneycomo, Branson, Lake Barkley, Kentucky,
Other words: flourish, sustain, taxidermist

BEFORE READING: Take the young reader through the list of names and words. Help with pronunciations as needed. Since the article is not very difficult, have the young reader read it aloud and point out that questions will be raised afterward.

DURING READING: Supply any difficult words fairly rapidly in order to keep the oral reading fluent.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and promote discussion of the article.

1. Where do you usually have to go to fish for trout?
2. What has been added to the local winter trout fishing experience by the Missouri Conservation Department?
3. What are some of the varied baits that the young fishermen were using to catch the trout?
4. Would you be interested in fishing in the local St. Louis lakes for trout this winter? Why or why not?