Readability: Above sixth level

Possible hard words: Proper names: World Bird Sanctuary, Dennis Cooke, Liz Lyons, Missouri Conservation Commission, Trailnet, Inc. Other words: spectators, consultant, migrate, endangered species, elimination, pesticides, anticipate, diameter

BEFORE READING: Help the reader anticipate what will be in the article by having him or her call the words from the list.  Help with any words that cannot be pronounced correctly.  Suggest the reader read the article aloud to you and indicate you will help out with any words that are unknown while reading.  Tell the reader that the article will be discussed afterward.

DURING READING: Keep the oral reading as fluent as possible by quickly supplying any words that impair fluency.

AFTER READING: Use the following questions or similar ones to stimulate a discussion of the article and to check for comprehension.

1. Describe what goes on “Eagle Days” in January.
2. Why is eagle watching so popular near the Chain of Rocks Bridge?
3. What are you supposed to do if you find an eagle feather?  Why?
4. Why does the eagle’s nest become larger each year?
5. Have you been eagle watching?  Does it sound like something you would want to do?  Why or why not?