Suggested lesson plan for
"Library reading program starts with fun and games"
Readability: About sixth grade level
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Jocelyn McLin Brittany Griffin, Sydney Cross,
Dick Weber Bowling Lanes, Florissant, Maddie Harris, Eddie
Harris, Faust Park, Salem Lutheran School, Bianca Roberts,
Tyler Wesche, Trenton Wesche, Our Lady of the Presentation
School, Willow Davis Roberts, St. Clare of Assisi School,
Ellisville
Other words: karoake, competition, participated, incentives
BEFORE READING: Note that there are nineteen terms in the
list above. Have the young reader read the names and words.
Offer help as needed. If the child has difficulty with no
more than three of the items, suggest he or she read the article
silently. If the child misses four to seven items, suggest
her or she read the article aloud to you. If eight or more
terms are missed, you volunteer to read the article to the
child. Always indicate questions will be raised after reading.
DURING READING: For the child reading silently, offer to
help with any words as requested. For the child reading aloud,
supply any words as needed to keep the reading reasonably
smooth and fluent. If you read, model fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING: Use questions such as those that follow to
promote discussion and check for comprehension.
- What did a bowling alley have to do with the library's
summer reading program?
- What were the rewards at Faust Park for kids who showed
up?
- Do many kids take part in the summer reading program?
Why do you think so?
- How do the goals for reading differ with age groups?
- What has been your experience with summer reading programs?
