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Foods Around the World
Informational (nonfiction), 972 words, Level R (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension Fact Opinion
Grammar and Mechanics Commas
Word Work Compound Words

Book Summary

Foods Around the World is about the fascinating variety of foods enjoyed by cultures around the globe. The book introduces an array of ethnic foods and provides examples of fun recipes for students to try. Maps and pictures support the text as readers travel on a culinary trip around the world in search of the delicious (to some) and the disgusting (to others).

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy
  • Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

  • Use the reading strategy of making connections to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
  • Correctly distinguish fact and opinion
  • Recognize and use commas in a list
  • Identify compound words

Vocabulary

  • Content words: borscht, cacoa, cannoli, delicacy, escargot, flying foxes, game, rich, specialty, sushi
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