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A Reading Adventure Pack features a fiction and nonfiction text—The Oxcart Man by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney and Farming by Gail Gibbons. Following the readings, scholars make a collage showcasing foods farmed from field crops. They examine their meals to identify how their food was grown, then browse their pantry to search for items from a farm. Finally, learners use their imagination and toys to set up a farm.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Complete applicable activities in the classroom, browse material lists to confirm what you have and need
- Gather additional books about farming for class members to browse when time permits
- Display collages on a farm-themed focus wall
Classroom Considerations
- Required books include The Oxcart Man by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney and Farming by Gail Gibbons
- The pack is designed for at-home use with help from an adult
Pros
- There are plenty of activities to choose from as well as variations
- Activities boost creativity and imagination
Cons
- None