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March
2002 Vol.3 Issue 3
Suggested
lesson plan for "Wonders of
Outdoor World comes to St. Louis"
Readability:
Sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Springfield, Babler State Park, Holly
Berthold, Department of Conservation, Busch Wildlife Area,
Rockwood Reservation, Meramec River
Other words: tuition, scholarships, accommodations, primitive,
etching, cordage, orienteering, emphasized, binoculars, canoeing
BEFORE READING:
Check the young reader's ability to cope with the vocabulary
in the article by asking him or her to read the list above.
If the child has a problem with no more than three of the
terms, suggest that he or she read the article silently. If
four to six terms cause difficulty, ask him or her to read
the article aloud to you. If seven or more appear too difficult
for the child to read, you offer to read the article aloud
to him or her. Inform the child that questions will be raised
after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help with any words if asked.
For the child reading aloud, provide any words as needed to
keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud, model expressive
and fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
In order to promote discussion and check for understanding,
use question such as the following:
- What is a
general description of Wonders of the World?
- Why is the
$50 dollar fee considered to be quite economical?
- What varied
sleeping choices are available to families?
- Do you think
you and your family would be interested in such an experience?
Why or why not?
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