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November
2002 Vol.3 Issue 11
Suggested
lesson plan for "Liver
transplant opens new life for local kid"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: D J. Lambert, Oakville Middle School,
National Kidney Foundation, World Transplant Games, Japan,
Millennium Dreamers Award, McDonald's Foundation, Gateway
2002 Young Achiever of the Year, Larry Hughes Foundation,
Michael Jordan, Washington Wizards, Chris Klug
Other words: transplant, participation, spokesperson, intestines,
recipient
BEFORE READING:
To establish how easy or difficult this article is likely
to be for the young reader, have him or her read the list
of possible hard words. Provide help as needed, but keep track
of the times assistance is required. If no more than three
of the seventeen items cause a problem, suggest the young
reader read the article silently. If four to six items call
for help, ask the child to read the article aloud. If seven
or more items cause a problem, you volunteer to read the article
aloud as the child listens. Indicate that questions will be
raised after reading in all three instances.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, note that you will help with any words
if asked for help. For the child reading aloud, supply words
fairly quickly in order to keep the reading fluent. If you
read the article aloud, model smooth, fluent, and expressive
oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as those that follow in order to check
understanding and stimulate discussion.
- When did D.
J. receive his liver transplant and what affect did it have
on his life?
- What sport
is D. J. restricted from playing? Why would you guess that
was so?
- Why is D.
J. an especially good spokesperson for organ donation?
- How is being
an organ recipient helping D. J. to "see the world"?
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