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October 2003 Vol.4 Issue 10
Suggested
lesson plan for "Local kids
form family dance troupe"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Martha Amazcua, KidsMex. International
Folkfest at Queeny Park, Alberto Alcantar, Our Lady of Guadeloupe,
Luis Godina, Diana Guzman, Brenda Hernandez, Areli Godida,
Hispanic Latins
Other words: troupe, ethnic, accompaniment, recruiting, vocabulary
BEFORE READING:
In order to make it easier for the young reader to read the
article, have him or her read the list of names and words
above while you provide help as needed. Then ask the child
to read the entire article and be ready to discuss it later.
DURING READING:
Provide any troublesome names or words fairly quickly in order
to keep the reading reasonably fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check comprehension
and promote a discussion of the article.
- What is "ethnic
entertainment"?
- What takes
the place of music in the KidsMex dancing?
- Why is it
difficult to recruit more boys for the dance group?
- Why does Luis
prefer living in California to living in St. Louis?
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