Taste This
Informational (nonfiction), 109 words, Level F (Grade 1)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Compare and Contrast
Phonological Awareness	Segment Onset and Rime
Phonics	Short Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics	Adjectives
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Salty or sweet, can you guess how these foods taste? Students learn about the variety of tastes available in foods. A table of contents and index are included in this interesting nonfiction book. Detailed, supportive photographs and repetitive phrases support early readers.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Compare and contrast
• Segment onset and rime
• Identify short /a/
• Recognize and use adjectives
• Alphabetize words

Vocabulary

• High-frequency words: can, how, our, this, use, we
• Content words: bitter, salty, sour, sweet, taste

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level F Answer Sheet