Suggested lesson plan for
"Twelve-year-old competes in national golf meet"
Readability: Sixth grade level
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Kelsey Meyer, Columbia, Mo., Orlando, Fla.,
Belleville, Ill., Jerry Meyer, Haley Meyer, University of
Dayton, Lexington, Ky., Morgan Pressel, Ascension Catholic
School, Chesterfield
Other words: tournament, competition, putted, scheduled, interior
decorator
BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of terms
above. Provide help where needed. If no more than four terms
cause trouble, suggest the young reader read the article silently.
If five to seven words cause difficulty, ask the young reader
to read the article aloud to you. If eight terms or more are
missed, offer to read the article aloud. Inform the child
that questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING: Indicate to the child reading silently that
you will help with any words if asked to do so. For the child
reading aloud, supply words quickly when called for to keep
the reading fluent. If you read aloud, model good oral reading.
AFTER READING: Ask questions such as the following to promote
a discussion of the article.
- Why do you think the story about the broken right arm
was included in the article?
- What is the hardest part of golf for Kelsey?
- What does Kelsey expect to happen that she thinks will
make golf easier for her?
- What is Kelsey backup plan if a golfing career doesn't
work out for her?
