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January 2004 Vol.5 Issue 1
Suggested
lesson plan for "Lots
of changes in Illinois Achiever's life"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Lydia Bishop, Fairview Heights, Ill.,
Belleville East High School, Pontiac Junior High, Methodist,
Nebraska, Mississippi, West Virginia, Montana, Michigan, Pastor
Shane Bishop
Other words: dedication, designation, prosecuting, attorney,
appreciate
BEFORE READING:
Consider making this just an oral reading activity. To acquaint
the young reader with the vocabulary in the article, have
him or her read the list of possible hard words. Help with
any names or words causing difficulty. Then ask him or her
to read the article aloud and note that questions will be
raised about the article afterward.
DURING READING:
If the young reader shows signs of trouble with any word,
you supply the word fairly quickly in order to keep the reading
fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and promote a discussion of the article.
- What change
in career choice did Lydia make between middle school and
high school?
- What numbers
played a difference in Lydia's perceptions of the difference
between her middle school and high school?
- What volunteer
work caused her to change her career plans?
- How did her
swimming accident and injury change her view of life?
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