Vocabulary
- capsaicin
- phytochemicals
- receptors
- soluble
- volatile
- nutritionally
- edible
- invaluable
- nasal
- sensation
Reading
Five Minute Reading Challenge
Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills.
Read passage from "Descriptive Writing Tumblr".
Class Reading
Continued reading "Why Can't Elephants Jump?" by New Scientist - Chapter "Food and Drink", sections "Hot to Trot" and "Fungal Goodness".
Writing
Five Minute Creative Writing Challenge: "Photo Writing Prompt"
Students took 5 minutes in class to write as much as they could on the prompt using their creative minds!
Class Writing Assignment
- Write a 10 sentence essay with beginning, middle, and end format, including correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your essay.
- Use 5 of the daily vocabulary words in your essay; please underline your vocabulary words.
- Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following answers (in complete sentences) in your essay:
- What are the heat-causing chemicals found in chilies and mustards?
- Describe the solubility and volatility of chemical.
- What nutritional value do edible fungus contain?
- What health benefits to edible fungus offer?
- Do you eat a lot of chilies, mustard, or edible fungus? Why or why not?
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