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January 2002 Vol.3 Issue 1
Suggested
lesson plan for "Ball kids
are treated special at basketball games"
Readability:
Sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Ali Anderson, Wiley and Keegan O"Neill,
Missouri Valley Conference, Oakville Middle School, Blades
Elementary School, Waterloo, Ill., Southwest Missouri State,
Springfield, Mo., Savvis Center
Other words: tournament, refreshments, furious, mascots, referee
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the names and words from the possible
hard words list. Provide help where needed. Since it is a
relatively easy article, have the young reader read the article
aloud. Indicate questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
Provide words when need to keep reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
Ask questions such as the following in order to check understanding
and stimulate discussion.
- What are the
duties of a ball kid?
- What kind
of perks do they get for doing their job?
- What kind
of danger is involved in the job?
- Do you think
you would like to be a ball kid? Why or why not?
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