Lesson Plans for IRMA'S SANDWICH SHOP level O

Expand on the Reading

Writing Connection
Using the sandwich descriptions in the book, have children design a menu for Irma’s Sandwich Shop. Explain to them that each sandwich that was described must be in the menu. They can assign prices and pictures if they wish. If possible, show them some sample menus to assist their designs.

Social Studies Connection
Does every country or culture have sandwiches? Sandwiches are more common in some countries than in others.

The history of the sandwich can be attributed to John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich, the British first lord of the Admiralty during the American Revolution (1776–81) and the man for whom the sandwich was named.

If you have access to any books about foods in other cultures or the history of the sandwich, share them with children.

Science Connection
Rancid meat? Discuss why some animals can eat rancid meat, but humans shouldn’t. Although some children may have inadvertently eaten rancid food, talk about why foods go bad and what bacteria does to humans. If possible, invite a nutritionist or food inspector to speak to the group about food that is not fit for human consumption.

Art Connection
Design a class sandwich collage. From old magazines or from colored paper, have children cut and paste sandwiches that they would enjoy. Have children name their sandwiches. Display them on a bulletin board.

Math Connection
Have children count up the number of days in a school year. Pose the question: "If everyone in the class had a sandwich for lunch on every school day, how many sandwiches would we eat?" Encourage children to work together and find out the answer. If possible, weigh a sandwich and find out how much sandwich "weight" the class would eat in a day, a week, a year, etc.

Reading Independently
Have children read the book independently or with a partner. You can also encourage them to read other books of their choice at the appropriate level.

Home Connection
Send the book home to read with parents and siblings. Ask children to find out each person’s favorite sandwich in the book. Tell them to find out the real favorite sandwich of each person at home. Have them make the sandwich for someone!

Assessment
  • Monitor children’s responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text or story.
  • Monitor reading to see if children are using the effective reading strategies.
  • Assess children’s knowledge of predicting outcomes based on prior knowledge.


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