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This The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Young Readers Edition lesson plan also includes:
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As the saying goes, you are what you eat. A useful set of lesson plans encourage young readers to take a second look at their eating habits. Pre- and post-reading questions bring in reflective writing and discussion while extension activities promote further research on key topics in the text.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge writers to use all of the key vocabulary words in a one-paragraph review of the book
- Keep food journals while reading
Classroom Considerations
- Designed for use with grades six through eight
Pros
- Brings in additional texts to encourage critical thinking and text-to-text connections
- Lists page numbers that apply to specific tasks
Cons
- Provides a generic Common Core alignment rather than providing the specific standards that align to each component of the lesson
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