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November
2001 Vol.2 Issue 11
Suggested
lesson plan for
"Fun in the snow, guaranteed"
Readability: Fifth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Queeny Park, Don McCann, Greensfelder
Recreation Complex, Zamboni, Don Cesar Hotel, Cecil Whitaker's
Pizzeria, Weidman, Manchester, Kennedy Recreation Complex,
Veterans Memorial Park
Other words: guarantee, contestants, unique, mermaid, facilities
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the list of names and words, with
you offering help where needed. Then have him or her read
the article aloud to you and be prepared to respond to questions
afterward.
DURING READING:
Supply words as needed to keep the reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use these or similar questions to promote discussion.
- When and where
is the first-ever snow sculpture contest being held?
- How can snow
be guaranteed for the contest?
- Where did
McCann come up with the idea for a contest in St. Louis?
- Would you
like to participate in the snow sculpture contest? Why or
why not?
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