November 2004     Vol.5 Issue 11

Suggested lesson plan for
"Iveland kids film janitor's day"

Possible hard words: Proper names: Harlon Williams, Midwest Educational Technology Conference, Skylar Stradtmann, Aiden Simmons, Leah Carlson, Kaitlyn Magee, Rebekah Shoults, Jaceta Butler, Avio, Courtney Parker, Leah Carlson
Other words: camcorder, tentative, janitorial, sequence, storyboarding, videography, assessment

BEFORE READING: To asses how difficult the reading 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 how many items require assistance. If no more than three items require your help, ask the young reader to read the article silently. If four to six items need help, ask the child to read the article aloud to you. If seven or more items need help, you offer to read the article aloud. In all three instances point out that questions will be asked afterward.

DURING READING: For the silent reader, offer to supply any words if asked for help. For the oral reader, provide words fairly quickly that seem to be impairing fluency in order to keep the reading fluent.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate discussion of the article.

1. What was the purpose of the filming of the school janitor?
2. What was said to be the hardest part of the film project?
3. Why did the kids have to recreate the janitor's opening up of the school in the morning?
4. Would you like to participate in filming documentaries? Why or why not?