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July
2002 Vol.3 Issue 7
Suggested
lesson plan for "Probst kids
take to Muny stage on July 15"
Readability:
Sixth Grade Reading Level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Patrick, Jacqueline, Christian Probst,
Julie Piekarski, George Gershwin, Variety Club Telethon, Bravo
Theater, Stages, Justin Rigali, Bella Karoli, The Academy
of the Sacred Heart, Repertory Theatre, Mouseketeers
Other words: tribute, extra-curricular, gymnastics, careers
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the names and words from the list
of possible hard words, providing help as needed. Then suggest
that the child read the article aloud to you. Let the child
know that questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
Supply any troublesome words fairly quickly in order to keep
the reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use question such as the following to check understanding
and stimulate discussion of the article.
- What does
it mean to say that the Probst kids are following in the
footsteps of their mother?
- Where else
have the kids performed besides the Muny?
- Why can't
gymnast, Jacqueline Probst, compete in the 2004 Olympic
Games?
- After her
performing career, what did Julie, the mother of the Probst
kids, choose to do?
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