Sweet Potato Challenge
Realistic (fiction), 945 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Grammar and Mechanics	Quotation Marks
Word Work	Reading Symbols, Numbers, and Abbreviations

Book Summary

Sweet Potato Challenge tells the story of two cousins who challenge each other to bake the best sweet potato pie. They are surprised to find out that they both are very good cooks. The text provides opportunities to reinforce math skills within the context of the recipes each child uses. Illustrations and recipes support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Sequence events in a story
• Understand the use of quotation marks to identify the dialogue of various speakers
• Understand how to read symbols, numbers, and abbreviations

Vocabulary

• Content words: alternate, arranged, broil, casserole, challenge, chefs, compete, mixture, recipe, sweet potato, thoroughly, tradition, unusual

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 Q Answer Sheet