Suggested lesson plan for
"Girl wins national scholarship"
Possible hard words:
Proper names: : Rui Bao, Walt Disney
Company Foundation, Yale University, Anheuser-Busch, Mandarin,
Gen. Colin Powell, Minnesota, Massachusetts, California, Illinois,
Philadelphia, Gothic
Other words: scholarship, tuition, prioritize,
potpourri, interconnected, hectic, dormitory
BEFORE READING: Have the young reader
read the list of possible hard words. Help out with names
and words as needed, but keep track of the number of items
requiring your assistance. If no more than three require help,
ask the child to read the article silently. If four to six
items require help, have the child read the article aloud
to you. If seven or more items are problems, you volunteer
to read the article aloud. In all three instances, point out
questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING: For the silent reader,
offer to help with words if asked for help. For the one reading
aloud, supply any troublesome words fairly promptly that appear
to be impairing reading fluency. If you read aloud, model
smooth, fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING: To check comprehension
and promote discussion of the article use questions such as
the following.
