Bread in a Bag

Could the history of bread really be interesting? Yes, it could! An informational text gives scholars wheat production background from 8,000 years ago, discussing different types of bread and the current industry in Oklahoma. Learners practice reading comprehension by pausing to discuss unknown words, inferences, and main ideas. They use the worksheet here to solidify these skills and summarize the text in one sentence. Next, pairs make some bread of their own using these step-by-step instructions. Find a list of defined vocabulary words here as well as extension ideas using bread dough.