July 2003     Vol.4 Issue 7

Suggested lesson plan for "Kids
learn how neighborhoods change"

Possible hard words: Proper names: Dawn Jones, Soldan High School, Ashley Cage, Chapel Haines, Mayor Francis Slay
Other words: ghetto, disrespectful, scholarships, surgeon

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of names and terms from the list above. Help out where needed. Then suggest that the child read the article aloud to you.

DURING READING: Provide any troublesome words fairly quickly in order to keep the reading fluent.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check understanding and to stimulate discussion of the article.

1. What seems different about the kids in Dawn's neighborhood that she thinks makes it different from other neighborhoods?
2. What was the purpose of the "Youth Summit"?
3. What is different about a "magnet" school?
4. What can you tell about the history of your neighborhood?