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Children will follow a science experiment testing how safe it is to eat food dropped on the floor.
healthy habits
key details, vocabulary, text evidence
read a chart
myth, experiment
RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.3 describe steps in a technical procedure; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.10 read informational texts; W.2.2 write informative texts; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions
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Provide students with some background on germs.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "No More Germs.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Review vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are myth and experiment.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
It’s Disgusting and We Ate It! by James Solheim (20 min.)
This book will give readers a taste of culinary creations from all over the world. How do dryroasted crickets sound? How about salted earthworms? Maybe alligator meat is more your thing! Your students will be fascinated by the different foods in this nonfiction text.
Students practice decoding high frequency words by popping bubbles and getting rid of germs in the “Pop the Bubbles” game.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here's how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Text Evidence (15 min.)
Here is a past issue you can use to extend your lesson on germs:
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