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March
2002 Vol.3 Issue 3
Suggested
lesson plan for "Two Eureka
boys are Young Saint Louis.com ball kids"
Readability:
About sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Eureka, Missouri Valley Conference, Bobby
Belleville, Peter Simon, Savvis Center, Billikens, LaSalle
Springs Middle School, Mizzou, Duke, Jared Jeffries, Hearnes
Fieldhouse, Hannibal, Matt Foster, Gene Myers
Other words: tournament, refreshments
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the list of names and words. Provide
help where needed. Since it is a fairly short article, ask
the child to read the article aloud to you. Point out that
questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
Provide words if needed to keep the reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
Raise questions such as the following to stimulate a discussion
and to check for understanding.
- How did Bobby
and Peter get picked to be ball kids at the Missouri Valley
Conference tourney?
- How will this
experience differ from the boys' other experiences at the
Savvis Center?
- Do you think
these two boys will be likely to become good high school
and college basketball players? Why?
- Are you a
basketball fan through either playing or watching games?
Explain.
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