Readability:  Above sixth grade level

Possible hard words: Proper names: Jolene Potter, Alyssa Ermeling, Dana Lowry, Null Elementary School, Margaret Benedict, Sara Hovanec, Lauren Bailey, Jessie Ohlms, Megan Riley, Christy Hoffman
Other words: mythical, entrepreneurship, concession, infections, specifications, critique

BEFORE READING: Even though this is a fairly short article, it has some difficult proper names and words.  Take the young reader through the list of names and words, offering help where needed. If no more than three are missed, suggest the reader read the article silently. If four to seven are missed, suggest the reader read the article aloud to you.  If eight or more are missed, you offer to read the article aloud. In each instance, point out that questions will be asked after the reading. 

DURING READING: Where the child reads silently, make known that you will help with any words, if asked.  Where the child reads aloud, help immediately with any words causing difficulty in order to keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud, model fluent, expressive oral reading.

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

1. Describe what went into making a “mini-society” in the classroom.
2. What did the JAD stand for in JAD Nails and what service was offered for sale?
3. What did the teacher think was the advantage of having the “mini-society” in the classroom?
4. What was the hazard in JAD Nails service?
5. Would you like to try a “mini-society” in your classroom?  Why or why not?