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Show --kGOMZQN Wednesday, September 25, 1374 Paged Reading Is Fun At Marsac Speech Program Underway i Speech and Drama programs at Park High are going of a process through The revitalization under the direction of Ms. Brenda Bensch. New to Park High, the native Utahn brings to the school a wealth of professional experience, as well as an exuberance which is bound to rub off on her students. Although Utah bom, Ms. Bensch spent much of her early childhood in Hawaii. Her family moved back to Utah when she was 10 4 years old and her subsequent education, which is extensive, was completed in the state. As avid a student as she is a teacher, Ms. Bensch graduated from East High and went on to the University of Utah for un- - Pat Davis first graders at Marsac Elementary, reading is fun. Reading has always been To Ms. an important aspect of the Mar-sa- c curriculum; and in fact, students have scored ex- ceptionally high in reading tests. This years program should show even higher results. New Program The difference is a new reading program: McGraw-Hill- s Sullivan Associates Programmed Reading. So far, only a few school districts inUtah are using this approach. An exciting way to learn, this system has made reading a reward for the first graders they love it, says Ms. Davis. It consists of a big book, which the whole class can see together, with an accompanying tape which tells the story on the page. For example, theres the letter forest, and also storybook land where the children learn to read words. With the advent of television shows such as Sesame Street", Ms. Davis pointed out, teachers have had to compete with TV to find a way to hold the students interest. The new reading is program very much like a TV show and thus keeps the class at: tentive. Workbooks In addition, this system includes workbooks with pictures, letters, andor words on one side of the page, with the answers on the other side. Each child has a slider to cover the answers and can proceed at his own pace. And, throughout the workbook, at regular intervals, are tests without answers. Moreover, the teacher is provided with guides which analyze where a child is having trouble, diagnosed by which specific questions the child., missed the tests are designed to pinpoint whether a child is having trouble with letters, Activity Books In the meantime, this system also includes activity books which can keep the children occupied while the teacher is checking individual tests. This book includes exercises like puzzles, cutting out and pasting which relate to the stories in the book. big audio-visual ww w w ww ww FEATURING THE ONLY CHINEESE FOOD :: IN TOWN! open early and we dose late. 6:00 a.m. until midnight, Mon. thru Fri. 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. LUNCH DINNER BREAKFAST and TAKE-OUT SERVICE! FAST, 649-9934 Phone We - com- prehension, etc. In this way, the teacher can work individually with the student, working out the problems; the child is never really penalized by being left behind because the teacher can get at the problem right away. - Closed Mondays at 3:00 Jim Goo, Prop. o aaa All are at Ogdens School for the Blind. Some of these recordings were accepted by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and bear the Granger High copyright. Deeply involved with her students, the perky, energy-boun- d Ms. Bensch is formulating some new plans for Park High students. A drama club is getting underway and is attempting to secure season tickets to BYU performances. Part of the clubs activities could also involve workshops conducted by BYU theatre students. Park High students will also be competing in statewide competition this year. The annual Poetry Festival in Logan, Utah, is scheduled for October, and Value the books in this program self-teachin- g. Learning becomes fun for the children, remarked Ms. Davis, and the children actually look forward to reading. Although such materials may cost a lot, they prove themselves, as shown by Marsac s high reading scores. Says Ms. Davis, This program is 200 better. WHERE ARE THEY NOW As a general rule, Park High graduates prefer going to Utahs major universities and two-ye- ar junior colleges than they do the states technical schools. In a survey conducted this fall, H.S. Counselor Don Pennoke found that students who do not go on to college dont choose school technical after This is because the graduation. students feel they can learn as much in a practical working situation as they can from technical school. With the exception of one girl who is going to beauty school, not one of last years graduates went on for technical training:. . Fifteen out of the 31 graduates from the class of 74 went on to college this fall. Without exception, all of,those going to college chose schools in the state. Although it varies from year to year, the University of Utah has been a favorite choice for Park graduates, with Utah State ranking second. Unlike many small towns, Paris City rates high on graduates list as a place to continue living and working after school. One reason for this, believes Mr. Pennoke, is that the town affords a great deal of ego support to its young people. He also thinks that Park City is a naturally stimulating place for young people to live. dergraduate wore in speech and Theatre Arts. In addition, she received a M.A. from BYU in Theatre for which she adapted T.H. Whites The Once and Future King series, and a M.S. from the University of Utah in Special Education. She has currently been accepted into the Ed. Psych. Department at the University as a Ph.D. candidate. Ms. Benschs professional experience is also extensive. She has taught in various high schools around the state, including a six-yestay at Granger High, as well as theUniversity of Utah, BYU, and Stevens Heneger College. While at Granger High, Ms. Bensch and her students ar recorded numerous dramatic works for the Library of the Blind Park High will be among the high schools represented. Debaters will have their chance in regional competition, hopefully going on to the state meet at the Univer- sity; and for those students with a bent towards drama, there is BYUs annual competition. Ms. Bensch also sees students participating in community programs and aiding elementary schools with storytelling' sessions.: Her students are currently working on an in' terpretive rendition of Carl Sand- burgs Jazz Fantasia for the Woman's Athenaeum Society. All in all, it looks as if Ms. Bensch (who also teaches a Special Programs class' and Sophomore English) and her students will be very busy this year. lL |