Investigating Honey Month: A Pedagogical Close Reading Guide
Discover the world of honey with this instructive close reading packet, which celebrates Honey Month by teaching readers about bees, their hives, and the health advantages of honey. In September, when Honey Month is commemorated, it is especially useful as a resource for science, environmental studies, and health education students. The primary contents of the packet comprise sections on the complex operations of a beehive and honey production (Beehive Treasure), the function of bees in pollination and their significance to ecosystems (Buzzing Bees), the numerous health advantages of honey consumption (Health Benefits), and the diverse applications of honey in cultures and cuisines across the globe. To help students gain a deeper understanding of beekeeping, sustainability, nutrition, and the influence of bees on the environment, each part includes thought-provoking readings and reflective questions. During Honey Month and beyond, this packet is especially useful for learning about sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and healthy living habits.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Honey Month
Beehive Treasure
Beehive Treasure
Buzzing Bees
Health Benefits
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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