Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: Straight Talk: The Truth About Food - Grade 4 - Guided Reading Level R
#3 in TIME For Kids en Español ~ Level 3 Series
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What’s inside...
Encourage readers to discover which foods are healthy for them and how to make the best food choices with this nonfiction title. Featuring helpful charts and diagrams, interesting facts, informational text, and vibrant, detailed photos, readers are introduced to important concepts such as main food groups, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, the recommended daily amounts, food allergies, and health concerns. With supportive and helpful language, readers are encouraged to make healthy eating choices to help keep them active, energetic, and strong. About Shell Education: Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
Discussion points
What are some new things you learned about food from this book?
How does this book change the way you think about what you eat every day?
Can you think of any foods that are good for your health? Why are they good?
Why do you think it's important to know the truth about what we eat?
How can we apply what we learned from this book to our daily meals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing something new you learned about food from the book to kickstart their interest.
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them to share their opinions on the book's information and relate it to their everyday choices.
Discuss the importance of nutrition and balanced diets using examples from the book and how they can be implemented in your family’s meals.
Promote an interactive discussion by asking your child to draw or list healthy foods and explain why they are beneficial, reflecting on insights gained from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Nutrition
Explanation: The book provides clear information about healthy eating habits and explains the importance of nutrition.
Real-World Application: Children can use this knowledge to make healthier food choices and understand the benefits of a balanced diet.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking About Media Messages
Explanation: It addresses how media can influence food choices and teaches children to critically evaluate the messages they receive.
Real-World Application: This helps children become more discerning consumers of information, questioning the credibility of sources and the intent behind messages.
Example Lesson: The Value of Honesty
Explanation: The text highlights the importance of honest advertising and the impact of false claims on consumer trust.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of truthfulness in all forms of communication and the consequences of dishonesty.
Example Lesson: Responsibility in Consumption
Explanation: This book encourages responsible consumption practices, emphasizing the impact of one's food choices on personal health and the environment.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this by being mindful of where their food comes from and the broader implications of their dietary choices.