Suggested lesson plan for
"Local kids set for national disabled meet here"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Nathan Rainge, O'Fallon, National Junior Disability Championships, DASA Dynamites, Hinchcliffe School, Chesterfield Valley, Mike Matheny, Albert Pujols, Ashley Foley, Alex Behlmann, World Para-Olympics, London, Lauren Iffrig, St. Peters RecPlex, Tyler Pickett, St. Louis Wheelchair Marathon, Lance Armstrong, Tour de France

Other words: qualifying, foundations, veterinary, technician, propulsion

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed but keep count of the number of items requiring your assistance. If three or fewer require help, have the child read the article silently. If four to six require help, have him or her read the article aloud to you. If seven or more require your help, offer to read the article aloud to the young reader. In all three instances point out questions will be asked afterward.

DURING READING: For the silent reader simply offer to help if asked for specific help. For the one reading aloud, supply troublesome names or words fairly promptly in order to keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud model fluent oral reading.

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