Readability:  Sixth grade level

Possible hard words: Proper names: Agassi Swisher, Dina Howard, Florissant, Cardinal Ritter High School
Other words: arthritis, competitions, inflammation 

BEFORE READING: Ask the reader to read the short list of names and words, providing help if needed.  Then suggest the young reader read the article aloud to you and be prepared to discuss it afterward.

DURING READING: Help keep reading fluent providing help with words if needed.

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

1. What is so unusual about Agassi?
2. What seem to be the affects of arthritis?
3. Besides physical activities, what else does Agassi credit with helping him live with his arthritis?
4. Why does Agassi think he wants to go to college at UCLA?
5. Do you think Agassi is dealing very well with his arthritis?  Why or why not?