Suggested lesson plan for
"Walking school bus"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Edgar Road School, Webster Groves, Noah Dent, John Blank, Mitchell Kelley, Cindy Mense, Trailnet, Missouri Department of Transportation

Other words: mascot, designated, triplet, trampoline, nutritious

BEFORE READING: In order to determine how difficult or how easy a young reader will find the article, have him or her read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed but keep count of the number of items requiring assistance. If no more than three require help, have the 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 items require help, you offer to read the article aloud. In all three instances, point out questions will be raised after the reading.

DURING READING: For the silent reader offer to help with any names or words if asked for help. 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.