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September 2004     Vol.5 Issue 9

Suggested lesson plan for
"Air show fun and sharks too"

Possible hard words: Proper names: Chesterfield, Golden Knights Parachute Team, Anhesuser-Busch Clydesdales, Faust Park, Purina Farms, Double Vee-Tuskagee Airmen, Boeing Company, Greg Raposo, Richard Marx, Ryan Cabrera and Avion Other words: uniform, seminars, aerial, static, mural, helicopters

BEFORE READING: In order to help a young reader prepare for reading the article, have him or her read the list of possible hard words. Help out where needed. Then ask the young reader to read the article aloud to you and be ready to discuss it afterward.

DURING READING: Supply any words fairly quickly that appear to be impairing fluency.

AFTER READING: Use questions to check comprehension and promote a discussion of the article.

  1. What kind of air show will be provided?
  2. What other types of entertainment will be available?
  3. Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
  4. Which will you find more interesting - the air show or the Live Shark Show? Explain why.

 

 


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