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July
2002 Vol.3 Issue 7
Suggested
lesson plan for
"Belleville Girl is Wolf Enthusiast"
Readability;
Sixth Grade Reading Level
Possible Hard
Words: Proper Names: Taylor Winn, Wild Canid Center, Wolf
Sanctuary, Camp Rendezvous, Audrey, Melissa Hurayt, Marlon
Perkins
Other words: endangered, species, captivity, theme, recruiter,
contingent, predator, veterinarian, habitat
BEFORE READING:
In order to find out how well a young reader can deal with
this article, ask him or her to read the list of words and
names. Of the sixteen total items, if the young reader requires
help with no more than three, ask him or her to read the article
silently. If four to six require help, ask the child to read
the article aloud to you. If seven or more cause a problem,
you volunteer to read the article aloud. In each instance,
note that questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
For the child reading silently, offer to help with any words
if asked. For the child reading aloud, provide fairly rapidly
any words that impair fluency. For the child listening to
you read aloud, model fluent and expressive oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as those that follow to check understanding
and promote discussion.
- What is the
purpose of the Wild Canid Center or Wolf Sanctuary?
- Why is Taylor
called "quite a recruiter" for the Sanctuary?
- Why do you
suppose the kids attending the camp at the Sanctuary aren't
supposed to get too close to the young wolves or foxes?
- Have you been
to the Wolf Sanctuary? Would you be interested in going?
Why or why not?
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