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November
2002 Vol.3 Issue 11
Suggested
lesson plan for "Special
fitness food advice for kids"
Readability:
About sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Yolanda Suggs, Olympian, Jackie Joyner-Kersee,
Nino Fenoy, Schnucks Markets, Craig Virgin, Martin Luther
King Bridge, LeGrant Suggs, Winishea Hamiel, Cheetos, Davion
Traylor, Coach Willie Phiffer
Other words: recognition, challenge, facilities, broccoli,
rhyme, cavities, nutrition, stethoscope
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the twenty items from the list
of possible hard words. If no more than three items cause
a problem, suggest that the child read the article silently.
If as many as four to six items are troublesome, ask the child
to read the article aloud. If seven or more cause a problem,
you volunteer to read the article aloud. Point out that questions
will be raised afterward in all three instances.
DURING READING:
For the child reading silently, offer up front to help out
with any names or words if asked for help. For the one reading
aloud, supply troublesome words fairly quickly to keep the
reading reasonably fluent. If you read aloud, model smooth,
fluent, expressive oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and stimulate discussion.
- Why is Jackie
Joyner-Kersee called a "hometown hero"?
- Why was Craig
Virgin asked to be present to lead the 5K Bridge Run?
- What recommendations
regarding food are included in the fitness program?
- Are there
any fitness recommendations you follow or intend to follow?
Which ones?
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