Suggested lesson plan for
"Can't run at 13, Olympic qualifier at 16"
Possible hard words:
Proper names: Anne Audain, New
Zealand, Munich Olympic Games, Israeli, John Davis,
Nike, Boise, Idaho
Other words: reconstructive,
obstacles, perseverance, abnormalities, restrictions,
terrorists, routine, consistent, amateur, endorsements
BEFORE READING: Ask the young
reader to read the list of possible hard words. Help
out with pronunciations where help is needed, but
keep track of the number of items requiring your help.
If no more than three items need help, ask the child
to read the article silently. If four to six items
require help, ask the child to read the article aloud.
If seven or more items are troublesome, you offer
to read the article aloud. In all instances point
out that questions will be asked after the reading.
DURING READING: For the silent
reader offer to help with any words if asked for help.
For the one reading aloud, supply troublesome words
fairly quickly in order to keep the reading fluent.
If you read aloud, model fluent oral reading.
AFTER READING: Use questions
such as the following to check comprehension and stimulate
discussion of the article.
