Academic Standards
Learning Objective:
Children will explore different ways to have fun with apples.
Science Focus:
apples, plants
Page 4 Skill:
read a diagram
Vocabulary:
orchard, float, seeds
CCSS:
RI.1.1 ask and answer questions; RI.1.4 determine meaning of words; RI.1.5 text features; RI.1.10 read informational texts; RF.1.2 vowels; SL.1.1 participate in collaborative conversations
Watch the video
Watch the video
Build background knowledge about apples by watching “Apples!” When you’re done watching, ask the following question: What is one thing you learned about apples?
Preview new vocabulary words
Preview new vocabulary words
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured words.
Set a purpose for reading
Set a purpose for reading
- Have students do a picture walk through the issue, then read and discuss the cover. Ask students what they like to do with apples.
- Then, before turning to page 2, say, “As we read the article, think about different things you can do with an apple.”
- As you read, discuss each box and help children make text-to-self connections. Have they done the activity they read about? Would they like to?
- Reading Checkpoint (skill: reading comprehension)
- Text Feature Hunt (skill: nonfiction text features)
- Pick the Missing Sound (skill: short vowel sounds)
Play the online game: Grow, Apple Tree, Grow!
(skill: short vowels)
Complete a hands-on activity: Make a Mini Apple Boat
Kids use various materials to create a sail for their own floating apple boat (skill: engineering, fine-motor).
Read a paired text
Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss follows fun animal characters in a silly apple competition. This rhyming book is sure to be one that students ask to read again and again.