Readability:  About sixth grade

Possible hard words: Proper names: Shanelle Williams, Deborah Antoine, Lucia P. May,  Franz Schubert, Chanot violin Other words: academic scholarship, orchestra director, composer, investigations

BEFORE READING: Ask the young reader to read the title and explain what it means. Based on such a title, predict what information or facts the article is likely to contain. Have the reader read the names and words from the list above.  Provide help where needed.  If the reader reads all the names and words without any difficulty, encourage him or her to read the article silently and be prepared to discuss it when finished.  If the reader has significant difficulty with the word list, suggest that he or she read the article aloud to you and that you will help out with any unknown words or names.

DURING READING: Your objective is to provide help to keep the reading smooth and without significant pauses or lengthy interruptions, whether it is being read silently or aloud to you.

AFTER READING: Check the reader’s comprehension of the article and stimulate discussion by using questions such as the following.
 

1. What find led to Shanelle’s changing her musical instrument preference?
2. How did she get live performing and broadcast experience?
3. What did she say she wanted to do when grown-up?  How is she preparing for her goal?
4. What does she intend to do about her musical training when she grows up?
5. Do you play a musical instrument?  What would you choose to play, if you were to take lessons?  Why?