Readability: About sixth grade level

Possible hard words: Proper names: James D’Amico, Chris and Rachel Seaton, Korea, Brianna Bauwens, Victoria and Claire Hof, Victoria Laut, Hilma Moses, Stefanie Vollmer
Other words: trauma, orphanage, administrative assistant, stitch, crocheting, needle-point, cross-stitching

BEFORE READING: Go over the list of names and words with the young reader, helping with their pronunciation where help is needed. Suggest that the young reader read the article aloud and be prepared to discuss it afterward.  Tell him or her you will help with any tough words, if they need it.

DURING READING: Keep the reading smooth and fluent by providing names and words, if the reader appears to be having difficulty.

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

1. Explain why the quilting program is called “Project Linus.”
2. What is the Seaton family doing special as part of the project?
3. Besides seriously ill kids, whom are the St. Ambrose students making quilts for?
4. What is the extra-special homemade touch in James D’Amico’s quilts? 
5. How do you feel about the project?   Would you be interested in participating in such a program? Why or why not?