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November
2001 Vol.2 Issue 11
Suggested
lesson plan for
"Serving as church organist at age 12"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Justin Knabach, Salem Lutheran Church,
AmerenUE Bright Star, Mark Bender, St. Paul Lutheran Church
in Des Peres, Delmar Gardens North Nursing Home
Other words: designation, category, rotate, prelude, postlude,
strategy, melodies, coordinating, funeral, accompaniment,
home-schooled
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the list of names and words, providing
help where needed. If help is called for on three or fewer,
have the child read the article silently. If four to six cause
problems, have the child read the article aloud to you. If
seven or more are problems, you offer to read the article
aloud. In all instances, indicate that questions will be raised
afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help with words if asked.
For the child reading aloud, supply words fairly quickly to
keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud, model fluent reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate a discussion of the article.
- What is Justin's
ambition as an organist?
- What gave
him a "head start" on his organ playing?
- How does Justin
compare the organ and the piano?
- What is unusual
about Justin's playing accompaniment for the choir at his
church's school?
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