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November
2002 Vol.3 Issue 11
Suggested
lesson plan for "Construction
classes help kids set career goals"
Readability: About
sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Marvin Dorsey, Kirkwood High School,
Minority Youth in Construction, Washington University, Rankin
Technical College, University of Missouri-Rolla, Maya Washington,
McCarthy Construction, Lakita Brown, Gary Williams, McCluer
High School, Spelman College, Harvard University
Other words: electrician, industry, significant, recruited,
apprenticeship, attitude, relocating, opportunities
BEFORE READING:
There are twenty-one items in the possible hard words list.
Have the young reader read the list as you provide any needed
assistance. Keep track of the number of times you have to
help with an item on the list. If three or fewer items require
help, have the young reader read the article silently. If
four to six items call for help, ask the young reader to read
the article aloud to you. If seven or more items need assistance,
you offer to read the article aloud to the young reader. In
all cases indicate that questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help with words if asked.
For the one reading aloud, supply words fairly quickly as
needed to keep the reading reasonably fluent. If you read
the article aloud, model smooth, fluent silent reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check understanding
and stimulate discussion of the article.
- How much has
the Construction Program grown over its three-year history?
- What is the
purpose of the program?
- How do some
of the program participants vary in their career goals?
- Would you
be interested in such a program if you had the opportunity?
Why or why not?
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