Suggested lesson plan for
"Fun rides and cycling activity booklet for kids"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Augusta, Mo. Katy Trail, Jefferson City, Stacey Blomberg, Tour de France, Alfredo Contador, Levi Leipheimer, Lance Armstong, Michael Ward, Kevin Livingston, Penrose Park Velodrome

Other words: unique, trivia, elite, disbanding, supplementary

BEFORE READING: To help the young reader anticipate the vocabulary to be met in the article, have him or her read the words and proper names from the list. Help out as needed with pronunciations. Afterward ask the child to read the article aloud to you and be ready to answer questions about it.

DURING READING: Provide help fairly promptly with any troublesome words that appear to impair fluent oral reading.

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