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

Book Resources

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