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October 2001 Vol.2 Issue 10
Suggested
lesson plan for "Learning Labs this fall offer fun and
new knowledge"
Readability: Sixth
grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Gifted Resource Council, Academic Challenge
Cup, Wydown Middle School, Washington University, Susan Flesch,
Judy Joerding, Ferguson- Florissant School District, Watercolors
a la Monet, Marla Dell, Lego Mindstorm program, Stephen Randoll,
Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic,
Other words: male-dominated, financial aid, participants,
accomplished, academically, interaction
BEFORE READING:
Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words.
If no more than three cause a problem, have the child read
the article silently. If four to six are missed, have the
child read the article silently. If seven or more are missed,
you volunteer to read the article. In all cases, note that
questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, indicate that you will help with words
if asked. For the child reading aloud, provide words as necessary
to keep the reading fluent. If you read aloud, try to model
expressive and fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING:
Some follow-up activity questions might include ones such
as these.
- What are some
of the 45 different subjects explored at the Learning Labs?
- About how
many kids seem to take advantage of these Learning Labs?
What about cost?
- What are the
Learning Labs meant to accomplish?
- What was used
to power the engine in the car described at the end of the
article?
- Do you think
any of these Labs would be of interest to you? Which ones?
Why?
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