Suggested lesson plan for
"Science lessons with model roller coasters"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Simmons-Marshall Elementary School, Brittany Walker, Safari Roller Coaster team, St. Louis Teachers' Recycle Center, Trey Barrett, Tasmaniac, Charlene Dixon, Myesha Thigpen, Byron Poynter, The Van-Go, LaKeisha McCurry, Natasha Mitchell, Shenita Luckett, Hazelwood

Other words: accomplish, accountant, interns, gravity, redesign, unanimous, recycled, rapport

BEFORE READING: In order to determine how easy or difficult this article might be for a young reader to read, have him or her read the list of possible hard words. Provide help with troublesome names and words, but keep track of how many require your help. If no more than three required help, have the child read the article silently. If four to six items required help, have the child read the article aloud to you. If seven or more required your help, you offer to read the article aloud. In all three of these instances, point out questions will be raised after the reading.

DURING READING: For the child reading silently, simply point out that you will help with any names or words if asked for help. For the child reading aloud, provide any names or words fairly promptly that seem to be impairing reading fluency. If you read aloud, model fluent and expressive oral reading.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion of the article.