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June 2004 Vol.5 Issue 6
Suggested
lesson plan for “University
City girl gets aid with music lessons”
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Saidah Kindall, Bellerive Elementary
School, Whitaker Foundation, Brian Kellum, Cameron Youth Orchestra,
Queeny Park, Hameed, Mustafa, Yusef, Aisha Designs
Other words: mandatory, dedication, underwrite, embarrassing,
neonatal, premature
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the possible hard words list. Provide
any help needed while keeping track of the number of items
requiring your help. If no more than three call for assistance,
ask the young reader to read the article silently. If four
to six items call for help, ask the young reader to read the
article aloud. If seven or more items require help, you offer
to read the article aloud. In all instances point out that
questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader offer to help out with names or words
if asked for help. For the child reading aloud, supply troublesome
items quickly in order to keep the reading fluent. If you
read aloud, model expressive, fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions to check comprehension and promote some discussion
of the article. Examples follow.
- What does
Saidah think is her strength as far as her music goes?
- What was Saidah’s
most embarrassing moment?
- How does music
fit into Saidah’s career plans?
- Do you want
to become more involved in music? Why or why not?
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