An Apple a Day
Informational (nonfiction), 1,072 words, Level R (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Articles
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

An Apple a Day is an informative book about nutrition and healthful foods. It includes chapters that explain proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, along with examples of foods that contain each type of nutrient. The "Smart Eating" chapter encourages readers to use what they have learned in the book to plan their meals for a day.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand the text
• Identify the main idea and supporting details
• Identify and use articles a, an, and the
• Recognize and use content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: calorie, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, nutrient, nutrition, prehistoric, proteins, supplements, vitamins

Book Resources

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