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January 2002 Vol.3 Issue 1
Suggested
lesson plan for "Brothers
earn top conservation youth award"
Readability:
Sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Josh and Jacob Weller, Missouri Conservation
Frontiers program, Conservationist, Rockwoods Reservation,
Gambril Gardens retirement home, Wildwood
Other words: achievement, demonstrations, predators, quail,
salamanders, tadpoles, habitat
BEFORE READING:
There are thirteen items on the list of possible hard words.
Have the young reader read all of them, with you providing
any help that might be needed. If fewer than three items call
for help, ask the young reader to read the article silently.
If four to six items require help, have the child read the
article aloud to you. In seven or more cause a problem, you
offer to read the article aloud. Also note that questions
are to be discussed after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help with words if asked.
For the oral reader, supply words as needed to keep the reading
reasonably fluent. If you read, model smooth, fluent silent
reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as these to promote discussion.
- What is the
purpose of the Missouri Conservation Frontiers program?
- How many years
had the two boys been in the program before earning the
highest achievement award?
- What sorts
of things did the boys do to win their awards?
- Do you think
the Frontiers program is worthwhile? Why or why not?
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