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January 2004 Vol.5 Issue 1
Suggested
lesson plan for
"Basketball success with new, old blood"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Chris Rosehill, John 'Simon, Terrell
Collins, Byron Ferrer, Nepal, John Brandenburg, Jason Smith,
Wesley Kemp, Chris Sloan, Billikens
Other words: recruits, atmosphere, academic, integrated, immediate,
previous
BEFORE READING:
Consider using this article as an oral reading exercise. Have
the young reader read the list of possible hard words in order
to prepare for reading the article. You help out with names
and words where needed. After that, ask the young reader to
read the article aloud to you and be ready to discuss it afterward.
DURING READING:
Supply any words that cause the reader to pause in order to
keep the reading as fluent as possible.
AFTER READING:
Use questions to check comprehension and stimulate a discussion
of the article. Examples follow.
- What seems
to be the reason for the Gateway Basketball Club's six straight
years of national tournament play?
- How does Byron
Ferrer describe the "chemistry" on the team?
- What is the
coach looking for beyond just basketball talent?
- How many colleges
scholarships have Gateway players earned since 1999? Why
do you think Gateway players have a special advantage for
winning college scholarships?
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