November 2004     Vol.5 Issue 11

Suggested lesson plan for "Neat
baseball experience for the off-season"

Possible hard words: Proper names: Cooperstown, N. Y., Eddie Gaedel, Bill DeWitt, Jr., Jim Delsing, Ozzie Smith, Jack Buck, Dan Rosen, Frank Lane, Stan Musial, Rick Hummel, Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds, Mark McGuire, Jamie Davis, Donn Johnson
Other words: origin, cinch

BEFORE READING: Since most of the words are proper names, have the young reader read the list with you helping out where needed. Then ask him or her to read the article to you and be ready to answer some questions about it.

DURING READING: Provide any names or words fairly quickly that seem to be impairing fluency.

AFTER READING: Use questions to check understanding and to stimulate a discussion of the article. Examples follow.

1. Where will the Baseball Hall of Fame Exhibit be held and where can you view a preview?
2. What was the story of a short pinch-hitter and why is it remembered?
3. What is unusual about the music for the TV show?
4. Are you likely to view the exhibit? Why or why not?