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May
2002 Vol.3 Issue 5
Suggested
lesson plan for "June meet
features top girls basketball teams"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Florissant
Valley Community College, Aquinas Mercy, Pattonville, McClure
North, Duchesne High, Bob Newkirk, Pat Summit, Tennessee Vols,
Katie Dierdorf, Houston Jaguars, Arkansas Mavericks, Kansas
Belles, Springfield Phantoms
Other words: invitational, tournament, recruiting, contention
BEFORE READING:
There are twenty items on the list above. Ask the young reader
to read all the names and words. If no more than four are
a problem, ask him or her to read the article silently. If
five to seven terms cause trouble, ask the young reader to
read the article aloud, If eight or more are missed, you offer
to read the article aloud. Point out that questions will be
asked afterward.
AFTER READING:
Questions such as the following can be used to check comprehension
and/or promote a discussion.
- What makes
the Battle by the Arch a fan-friendly tournament?
- Why are the
girl players eager to play in the tournament?
- Why is Katie
Dierdorf mentioned in this article?
- Would you
like to attend the tournament? Why or why not?
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