Suggested lesson plan for
"Can't run at 13, Olympic qualifier at 16"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Anne Audain, New Zealand, Munich Olympic Games, Israeli, John Davis, Nike, Boise, Idaho

Other words: reconstructive, obstacles, perseverance, abnormalities, restrictions, terrorists, routine, consistent, amateur, endorsements

BEFORE READING: Ask the young reader to read the list of possible hard words. Help out with pronunciations where help is needed, but keep track of the number of items requiring your help. If no more than three items need help, ask the child to read the article silently. If four to six items require help, ask the child to read the article aloud. If seven or more items are troublesome, you offer to read the article aloud. In all instances point out that questions will be asked after the reading.

DURING READING: For the silent reader offer to help with any words if asked for help. For the one reading aloud, supply troublesome words fairly quickly in order to keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud, model fluent oral reading.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion of the article.