Scoop of Cream: A Pedagogical Close Reading Compilation
In honor of Ice Cream Month, this instructive close reading packet examines the cultural significance of ice cream as well as its delicious treat. For language arts, culinary studies, and social studies classrooms in particular, it’s a fun resource, especially in July when Ice Cream Month is observed. The packet’s primary contents cover the creation and development of ice cream (Ice Cream! ), the delight and sentimentality connected to this summertime dessert (Sweet Summer Indulgence), and the vast array of flavors and innovations available in ice cream (Ice Cream Flavors). To help students gain a deeper understanding of ice cream’s cultural significance, culinary traditions, and the science behind making and enjoying it, each part includes thought-provoking texts and reflective questions. During Ice Cream Month and beyond, this packet is especially useful for investigating food culture, consumer trends, and seasonal celebrations in schools and educational settings.
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:
Ice Cream Month
Ice Cream! Ice Cream
Sweet Summer Indulgence
Ice Cream Flavors
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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