Before reading:
General Knowledge:
- Can you find the US state of New York on a map?
- What is an internship? What is the purpose of an internship?
Speculate:
- This article discusses a high school that prepares students for careers in the aviation industry. Many parents want to send their children to this school. Why do you think it is so popular?
After reading:
Review and discuss:
- Write a 3-4 sentence summary of this article. Begin your summary with "This article is about…".
- What do you think about Kalvin's daily schedule, including his internship at Delta?
- Mario Cotumaccio says the internship program has been "flourishing". What do you think are the factors in its success? Why do you think major airlines are willing to participate in the program?
- What does Mike Fisher mean when he says, "It's nothing to sneeze at"?
- In your opinion, what was the most interesting thing mentioned in this article? Why?
Reflect and evaluate:
- What do you think about high school programs like this? Besides aviation, what other industries might be a good for high school programs?
- As a student, have you ever had the chance to do hands-on learning? What did you learn, and how was the experience different than learning in a traditional classroom? (It doesn't have to be a program like Aviation High School.)
- Is there anything else you'd like to know about this topic? Do you have any questions that weren't answered in the article?
- What vocabulary words were new to you in this article? Make a record of what you have learned.
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