September 2002     Vol.3 Issue 9

Suggested lesson plan for "Kids' voting 2002 matches up with September 11 anniversary"

Readability: Eighth grade reading level

Possible hard words: Mehlville, Clayton, Ferguson-Florissant, Fox C-6, Francis Howell, Jennings, Normandy, Parkway, Ritenour, University City, St. Louis Public Schools, President George W. Bush, Judy Burnette, Principal Bill Eydman, Rogers Elementary School
Other words: disaster, presidential, congressional, coordinate, participation, tabulate, broccoli, controversial, campaign

BEFORE READING: There are twenty-four items on the list of possible hard words. Have the child read the list with your providing help as needed. If no more than four of the items require your help, encourage the child to read the article silently. If five to eight items require your assistance, ask the child to read the articles aloud to you. If as many as nine items require help, you volunteer to read the article aloud to the child. In each case, point out that questions will be raised after reading.

DURING READING: For the silent reader, indicate that you will help out with any names or words if asked for help. For the child reading aloud, you provide words as needed to keep the reading reasonably fluent. If your are reading aloud, model expressive, fluent oral reading.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as these to check for understanding and stimulate discussion of the article.

1. Why was Kids' Voting 2002 scheduled for September 11?
2. What is the "wish tree'?
3. How were broccoli and ice cream used to prove that it is important for everyone to vote?
4. Do you think Kids' Voting 2002 is worthwhile? Why or why not?