Suggested lesson plan for
"Eddie Szewczyk is now college senior"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Eddie Szewczyk, Radio Disney, Harry Potter, Belleville, Penn State University, J. K. Rowling, Daniel Donovan, California, Joe Pentiliano, The Sopranos

Other words: phenomena, alternate, episodes, facets, primary

BEFORE READING: To get some idea of how easy or how difficult the article might be for a young reader, have him or her read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed but keep track of how many items need your assistance. If three or fewer require help, have the reader read the article silently. If four to six items require help, have him or her read the article aloud to you. If seven or more require help, you offer to read the article aloud to the child. In all three instances, point out questions will be asked afterward.

DURING READING: For the silent reader, simply offer to help out with words if asked for help. For the one reading aloud, supply any words fairly promptly that seem to be interfering with fluency. If you read aloud, model fluent oral reading.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion.