Plátanos fritos 6-pack Author: Nathan Cook ISBN: 9780478121636 Copyright Date: 2007 Lesson Plan Blackline Master Reading Level: G Strategy/Skill: Author's purpose, Comprehension strategies, Vocabulary and word study Genre: Science Fiction Theme/Topic: Humor, Journeys, Personal Change Classification: Fiction

Overview

Food is one method by which a culture expresses itself.  This recipe from the Caribbean uses a food that will also be familiar to other children. The book is written as a procedure, with the child working alongside her mom.  The simple sentence structure and supportive photographs make the text easy to follow.  Teachers should emphasize that children interested in trying this recipe do so with an adult.

Purpose

This text can help children to follow simple directions and develop their ability to sequence steps in a process.  The book can be used as a
model for their own writing of recipes.  Foods from different cultures could be shared after reading.

Setting the scene

Look at the cover illustration.

• ¿Qué está comiendo la niña?

Read the title together.

• ¿Han probado los plátanos fritos alguna vez?
• ¿De dónde es esta receta?
• ¿Alguien es de allí o tiene familia de ese lugar?
• ¿A quiénes de ustedes les gusta cocinar?
• ¿Saben algunas recetas?

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