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Suggested lesson plan for
"Kids learn about health careers, even how to operate"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Joel Dubinsky, Manchester, Haley Baer, Assumption Catholic School

Other words: radiology, scalpel, squishy, therapist, sterile, surgical, dissecting, internship

BEFORE READING: Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed. To vary the lesson plan pattern, simply ask the young reader to read the article aloud to you and be ready to discuss it afterward.

DURING READING: Supply any troublesome words fairly promptly in order to keep the oral reading fluent.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to asses comprehension and promote discussion of the article.

  1. What is the biggest employer in the St. Louis area?
  2. What was Joel's introduction to operating on someone?
  3. How do Joel and Haley's parents give them an advantage over other kids in looking at health care jobs?
  4. Are you interested in pursuing a heath care career? Why or why not?
 

 


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