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Suggested lesson plan for
"Lots for kids at 2009 Women's Final 4"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Scottrade Center, Rick Nixon, Middle School Madness, Kay Yow, Myles Brand

Other words: delegation, essay, journalism, trivia, incorporated, honorarium

BEFORE READING: To help him or her anticipate the vocabulary and ideas contained in the article, have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Help out with pronunciations where help is needed. Then ask him or her to read the article aloud to you and be ready to answer questions afterward.

DURING READING: Help out with any names or words that seem to be interfering with reading fluency.

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

  1. . Where and when will the 2009 Women's Final 4 basketball tournament be held?
  2. What are the two Middle School Madness contests being held for kids in which they can compete for sports equipment?
  3. Do you expect to see any of the curriculum ideas supplied by the NCAA used in your school?
  4. Would you have any interest in submitting either a poster or an essay in the contests? Why or why not?
 

 


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