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Academic Standards
 

Learning Objective:

 

Children will articulate what they can learn about apples using their five senses.

 

 

Science Focus:

 

apples, five senses

 

 

Page 4 skill:

 

interpret a picture

 

 

Vocabulary:

 

agrio

 

 

CCSS (and states that have similar standards):

 

RI.K.1 key details, SL.K.1 collaborative conversations, RI.K.4 vocabulary, RI.K.7 using visuals, RL.K.1 key details (literature), W.K.8 writing

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Watch the video

Build background knowledge about apples by watching “¡Las manzanas!” When you’re done watching, ask the following question: ¿Qué color de manzana te gusta más? ¿A qué sabe?

Preview new vocabulary words

Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured word.

Set a purpose for reading

  • Have students do a picture walk through the issue. Then read and discuss the cover. You can also activate background knowledge by passing around a few apples for kids to touch and observe.
  • Then, before turning to page 2, say, “Mientras leemos nuestro artículo, pensemos cómo son, se sienten, suenan, huelen y saben las manzanas.”
  • Pause after reading each box to let kids answer the questions. If you have a real apple on hand, kids can observe it for help with their answers.
  • When you’re done reading, do the ¡BAILA BAILA!

Play the online game:

Clasifica las manzanas (skill: sorting)

Complete a hands-on activity: Prueba los sabores de las manzanas

Kids compare the tastes of different color apples and share their opinion. (skill: observing and recording)

Read a paired text

In Diversión con manzanas en otoño by Martha E. H. Rustard, a little girl visits the apple orchard and learns how to make pie and cider. Includes comprehension questions!