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November 2004 Vol.5 Issue 11
Suggested
lesson plan for "Kids
have fun learning better nutrition"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Max Sandza, Amanda Clover, Dana Demsky,
Vincent Stanec, Rickie Merrill
Other words: nutrition, categories, gymnastics
BEFORE READING:
This is a fairly easy article. To help a young reader anticipate
the words to be met in the article, have him or her read the
list of possible hard words. Help out if help is needed. Then
ask the young reader to read the article aloud and be ready
to discuss it later.
DURING READING:
Provide any names or words fairly quickly in order to keep
the reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as these to check for understanding and
to promote a discussion of the article.
- What was the
team competition that was described early in the article?
- What were
the four things grandma or grandpa could do to keep their
hearts healthy?
- What did some
of the kids resolve to do regarding fast food from restaurants?
- What are your
practices regarding nutrition and exercise?
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