Suggested lesson plan for
"Mom gives her son new life - twice"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Josh Nelson, Ms. Carolyn Nelson, Children's Miracle Network, Mid-America Transplant Services, Cardinal Glennon Hospital, Holy Family School, Marquette High School, Granite City, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Scottrade Center

Other words: functioned, recipient, transplants, compatible, dialysis, pathologist

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed but keep track of the number of items requiring your assistance. If three or fewer require help have the young reader read the article silently. If four to six require help, have him or her read the article aloud to you. If seven or more require help, you offer to read the article aloud. In all three instances, point out questions will be asked afterward.

DURING READING: For the silent reader offer to help with words if asked. For the one reading aloud, supply troublesome words fairly promptly 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.