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March 2004 Vol.5 Issue 3
Suggested
lesson plan for
"$1 million robot car race is on"
Possible hard
words: Bill Zimmerly, Warren Williams, Los Angeles, Las Vegas,
Carnegie Mellon University, California Institute of Technology,
Kawasaki, Brian Bean, Chris Milan
Other words: perseverance, remote, vehicle, modifications,
substantial, technicians
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the possible hard words list. Provide
any help as needed and keep track of the number of items calling
for help. Of the fifteen items, if no more than three call
for your help, ask the young reader to read the article silently.
If four to six items require your assistance, ask the young
reader to read the article aloud to you. If seven or more
items require help, you offer to read the article aloud. In
all three instances, note that questions will be asked afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, simply state that help with any words
will be given if you are asked for help. For the one reading
aloud, offer help with any words that seem to be impairing
fluency. If you read aloud, model smooth, fluent, oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and promote discussion of the article.
- Why is Young
Saint Louis.com telling the story of Bill Zimmerly and
Warren Williams?
- How do the
two robot builders compare with other competing teams?
- How does the
robot "know" where it is and how to move safely?
- Are you interested
in this technological competition? Why or why not?
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