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September
2002 Vol.3 Issue 9
Suggested
lesson plan for "Volunteer work continues for Young Achiever"
Readability:
Sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Ben Levinson, University City, Brittany
Woods Middle School, Frank, Deborah, Zachary Levinson
Other words: scholarship, volunteer, qualify. encyclopedia,
application, competition, technology
BEFORE READING:
There is a relatively short list of possible hard words. Have
the young reader read the list as you help with any troublesome
words. Then, suggest that the child read the article aloud
to you. Indicate that questions will be raised after the reading.
DURING READING:
Supply troublesome words fairly promptly in order to keep
the reading fluent.
AFTER READING:
To check comprehension and promote some discussion, use questions
such as these that follow>
- What kind
of help did Ben offer at the summer day school?
- What help
does Ben provide computer users at the library?
- List some
of the other activities that Ben gets involved in?
- Do you think
Ben deserves an achiever of the year award? Why or why not?
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