Readability: Above 6th grade

Possible hard words:  Proper names: Cessna, Woodliff Air Park, Wentzville, Forestell, Creve Coeur  Other words: replica, subdivision, aviation, specialized, plywood, fiberglass, propeller, ultralight, workmanship

BEFORE READING: Look at the pictures with the reader.  Have the reader read the title aloud.  Predict what the article might have in it about the Baker family.  Have the reader read the words from the list of possible hard words.  Provide help if needed. Ask the reader to read the article aloud.  Tell him or her you will help with words if any cause problems. Tell the reader to be prepared to discuss the article after reading. 

DURING READING: Quickly pronounce any words that cause the reader to pause for more than five seconds.  Try to keep the reading smooth and fluent.

AFTER READING: Check for understanding or comprehension and promote some discussion of the article.  Use questions such as the following:
 

1. The family built two different models of a certain airplane.  What kind of plane was it?
2. What did they do with the replica models after they were built?
3. What does the brother, Michael, now own?  Where does he keep it?
4. Have you ever sat in the cockpit of an airplane? How do you feel about the Baker family’s hobby?