Suggested lesson plan for
"Ferguson kids
study reading with YSL website"
Readability: Sixth grade level
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Ar'Terrance Hall, McCluer High School, Jennifer
Weir, Ferguson Middle School, Candice Evans, Ashley Green,
Denzel Bishop, Tracy Rohlfing, Garfield Dictionary
Other words: professional, psychologist, motivates, scavenger
hunt
BEFORE READING: To insure that the young reader can deal
with the names and vocabulary, have him or her read the list
above. Provide help where needed. Then suggest that the young
reader read the article aloud to you and be prepared to discuss
it afterward.
DURING READING: Be prompt at providing any words that impair
reading fluency.
AFTER READING: Use question such as those that follow to
check for understanding and to stimulate discussion.
- What does Ar'Terrance Hall like about using the website
in his reading class?
- Where do the words come from that are used in the crossword
puzzles on the website?
- What was special about the dictionary talked about in
the article?
- If you are discussing this article, you have been using
the YSL website also. What do you think about it?
