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May 2005 Vol. 6 Issue 5
Suggested lesson plan for
"Sparks head for basketball nationals"
Possible hard words:
Proper names: St. Louis Crusaders, Breanna
McLaughlin, Ebony Davis, Alneshia Day, Claude Ussery, Kahlis
Lahai-Pumagoi, Leslie and Heather Damper
Other words: prevail, consecutive, versatility,
qualification, nucleus
BEFORE READING: To acquaint the young
reader with names and words to be met in the article, have
him or her read the list of possible hard words. Provide help
as needed. Then ask the reader to read the article aloud to
you and be ready to discuss it afterward.
DURING READING: Provide help with any
names or words that seem to be impairing reading fluency.
AFTER READING: Use questions such as
the following to check comprehension and/or stimulate a discussion
of the article.
- What accomplishments show that the St. Louis Sparks are
an unusual basketball team?
- How do we know that if the Sparks had lost in the District
Finals, they would have had another chance against the Crusaders?
- Besides basketball skills, what other things are important,
according to seventh grade player, Kalia.
- What is your attitude toward playing basketball for a
team?
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