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March
2002 Vol.3 Issue 3
Suggested
lesson plan for "Ways you
can join Earth Day's All-Species Parade"
Readability:
About sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Missouri Historical Museum, Resource
Recovery Project, Mini Boat Regatta, Susan Blandford, Harry
S Truman Elementary School, Hoech School, Rittnour School
District, University of Missouri - St. Louis' Ward E. Barnes
Library, Bike Rodeo, Dodge 'em Drive, Renee Duenow
Other words: pavilion, decorate, participation, competitions,
categories, floatable, patriotic, recyclable, contributors,
personalized, creativity, hazards, collision, continuous
BEFORE READING:
There are more than twenty items on the possible hard words
list. Have the young reader read the names and words from
the list, providing help where needed. If no more than four
require help, suggest the child read the article silently.
If five to eight terms require help, ask the child to read
the article aloud to you. If nine or more items cause problems,
you volunteer to read the article aloud. In all instances,
note that questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to provide help with words when
asked for help. For the child reading aloud, supply any words
as needed to keep the oral reading fluent. If you read the
article aloud, model fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to stimulate discussion
as well as check for comprehension of the article's content.
- What are some
of the things that kids are encouraged to do to participate
in the Earth Day celebration?
- What are the
categories that will be used to judge the boats made from
recyclable materials?
- Since it's
an "All-species" parade, what kinds of masks do
you think kids are likely to make?
- Would you
have any interest in participating in this Earth Day celebration?
Which event or events would you most like to take part in?
Why?
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