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July 2004 Vol.5 Issue 7
Suggested
lesson plan for “”Kid mixes
classical music and skateboarding”
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Evan Antoine, Rittnour Middle School,
Kurt Baldwin, Extreme Park, Louisville, Ky., Chicago, Ithaca,
N.Y., Gilbert, Deborah, W. H. Squire, Tarantella, Yo Yo Ma,
St. Louis Symphony, Powell Hall
Other words: concussion, customized, memorization
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the names and words from the possible
hard words list so that he or she can anticipate the vocabulary
in what is about to be read. Then ask him or her to read the
article aloud and be ready to discuss it afterward.
DURING READING:
Simply supply fairly quickly any names or words that seem
to be impairing fluency.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate a discussion of the article.
- Describe Antoine’s
other main interest besides music.
- How do Antoine’s
parents' jobs play a part in his musical involvement?
- How does Antoine
deal with his dislike for practice?
- Do you think
Antoine will be likely to make a career in music? Why or
why not?
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