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March 2005 Vol.6 Issue 3
Suggested lesson plan for
"Speed skating competition for kids here"
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Nick and Beth Gier, Johnny
Frohlichstein, Milwaukee, Winter Olympics, Apollo Ono, St.
Catherine Laboure School, Tillman Elementary School, Zamboni
Other words: competitors, publicity,
accommodate, disqualified, echelon, abide
BEFORE READING: Have the young reader
read the list of possible hard words in order to prepare him
or her to read the article. Help with words where needed.
Then ask the young reader to read the article aloud to you
and be ready to discuss it afterward.
DURING READING: Provide any words fairly
rapidly that seem to be impairing reading fluency.
AFTER READING: Use questions to check
understanding and to promote a discussion of the article.
Examples follow.
- How long has speed skating been around in St. Louis?
- Where do the kids have to go to find a rink that accommodates
400-meter laps?
- What kind of incidents can happen that keep racers from
running a good race?
- Do you think you would enjoy speed skating? Why or why
not?
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