Grade 1 Food Lessons

8
Five Keys to Health

Lesson Objectives
Core Content Objectives
Students will:
Explain the importance of exercise, cleanliness, a balanced diet,

and rest for bodily health
Explain the importance of regular checkups
Explain the importance of vaccination in preventing disease
Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this
lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State
Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in
parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards
addressed in all lessons in this domain.
Students will:
Describe the connection between healthy habits and a healthy
body (RI.1.3)
Describe an illustration of unhealthy foods and use pictures and
details in Five Keys to Health to describe the read-alouds key
ideas (RI.1.7)
Sort nutritious and nonnutritious foods into those categories to
gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent (L.1.5a)
Identify new meanings for the word brush and apply them
accurately
Evaluate and select books on the basis of personal choice
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2013 Core Knowledge Foundation
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Core Vocabulary
exercising, v. Participating in activity that uses physical effort, carried out
especially to sustain or improve health and fitness
Example: The children are exercising on the playground.
Variation(s): exercise, exercises, exercised
healthy, adj. Strong and well
Example: To stay healthy, Mimi gets plenty of sleep every night.
Variation(s): none
nutritious, adj. Full of vitamins and nutrients to keep you healthy
Example: Every day, Luke ate a nutritious lunch with fruits and
vegetables.
Variation(s): none
At a Glance
Exercise
Introducing the Read-Aloud
Brainstorming Links
Materials
Minutes
chart paper, chalkboard, or

whiteboard
10
Purpose for Listening
Presenting the Read-Aloud

Discussing the Read-Aloud
Five Keys to Health
15
Comprehension Questions
10
Word Work: Nutritious
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day
Extensions
Multiple Meaning Word Activity:

Brush
Poster 5M: Brush
Vocabulary Instructional Activity:

Nutritious
chart paper; pictures of

nutritious and non-nutritious
foods; tape or glue
[This exercise requires
advance preparation.]
Domain-Related Trade Book
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Five Keys to Health

8A
10 minutes
Brainstorming Links
Tell students that the name of todays read-aloud is Five Keys to
Health. Explain that the term key here refers to habits that support
healthy living. Remind them that a healthy body is one that is
strong and well. Then ask them what they have already learned
about staying healthy. Tell them to try to think of five different
ways to stay healthy and record their responses on a piece of
chart paper, a chalkboard, or a whiteboard. Remember to repeat
and expand upon each response using richer and more complex
vocabulary, including, if possible, any read-aloud vocabulary.

Tell students to listen carefully to see if their ideas for healthy living
are the same ones that Dr. Welbody talks about in the read-aloud.
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15 minutes
Five Keys to Health

Show image 8A-1: Dr. Welbody
1 Healthy means strong and well.
Hi everybodyand I do mean body. Its your old friend, Doctor

Welbody. Weve been learning a lot about the human body. Now
Im back to talk about how you can take good care of yours.
Remember that there is only one you. That makes you special. You
can take good care of your body by giving it certain things it needs
to keep it healthy. 1 So,
Here are ve things to do
To take good care of special you:
Show image 8A-2: Collage of healthy foods
1.) EAT WELL. Your body needs lots of energy to keep it going.
You need energy to work and play. You need energy to grow.
Energy comes from food. Food is the fuel your body runs on,
just like a car runs on gas. But some foods are much better for
you than others. The best foods to keep you going and growing
are nutritious foods. They have lots of nutrients, such as protein
and vitamins that help keep you well. Nutritious foods include
fruits, vegetables, whole wheat bread, brown rice, nuts, fish, and
chicken.
Show image 8A-3: Junk food 2
2 Look at this picture and tell me
how these foods are different
from the ones you saw in the last
picture.
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What about sweet, sugary foods like candy or cookies? They

may taste good and give you some quick energy, but it wears off
fast, leaving you feeling weak and hungry again. These foods are
only good to eat once in a long while as a special treat. Eating
these foods regularly can make you gain weight and give you
cavities, or small holes, in your teeth. Fatty foods like bacon,
French fries, and chips are not very nutritious either. They can
make you gain weight and slow you down. By eating nutritious
foods, youll be able to think better, jump higher, run faster, and
grow stronger.

Show image 8A-4: Water for plants and animals
Part of eating well means knowing what to drink. Do you

have some plants at home or in your classroom that need to be
watered? Every plant and animal needs water. You do, too!
Show image 8A-5: Child drinking water
Much of your body is made up of water. You have water in your

muscles and around your brain. Your spit (saliva), sweat, urine, and
blood are mostly made of water. Because water is so important to
your body, make sure to drink plenty of water every day.
Show image 8A-6: Children exercising
2.) EXERCISE. Your body is made for movingfor running

and jumping, pushing and pulling, dancing and diving, throwing
and catching, leaping and skipping. Participating in an activity in
which you are moving your body to keep it healthy and fit is called
exercising. Exercising helps your bones stay strong. It makes your
muscles bigger. It makes your lungs and heart stronger. It helps
you fight germs, and it can help to put you in a good mood. You
can exercise by hitting a baseball, kicking a soccer ball, jumping
rope, dancing, climbing a tree, rowing a boat, skating, or doing
many other activities. Just choose something thats fun for you
and get moving every day!
Show image 8A-7: Child sleeping
3 [Before proceeding, ask students to

name Dr. Welbodys first three keys
to health thus far.]
3.) SLEEP. After you have spent a day at work and play, you feel
tired. That is a sign that you need to recharge your body. How can
you do this? By going to sleep! Sleep rests your body and helps
clear your mind for the next day. If you dont get enough sleep,
you may feel grouchy, and your brain wont work as well. Children
need between ten and twelve hours of sleep every night. That
means that if you have to get up at seven oclock in the morning
to get ready for school, you should be in bed sometime between
seven and nine oclock at night. A well-rested body will stay
healthier, too. 3

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Show image 8A-8: Child in a bubble bath
4.) KEEP CLEAN. Washing with soap and water will get rid of
germs that could make you sick. So jump into that bubble bath or
shower, and scrub. Dont forget to wash your hair with shampoo,
too. You will look, smell, and feel good!
Show image 8A-9: Child washing hands
Wash your hands often during the daybefore you eat, after you go
to the bathroom, and whenever they look dirty. When your fingernails
look dirty, you should scrub underneath them with a brush. Washing
your hands often is a great way to wash germs down the drain.
Show image 8A-10: Child brushing teeth
4 Brush here means to clean your
teeth. The word brush also is the
word used to refer to the thing you
use to brush your teeth (a tooth
brush) or to paint a picture (a paint
brush).
And dont forget to brush, brush, brush your teeth at least twice
a day. 4 Use dental floss in between your teeth. This washes away
the germs that cause cavities. Then you will have a bright, clean
smile that says, I take good care of my body!
Show image 8A-11: Child at the doctor
5 Does anyone remember what the

bodys natural ways of fighting
germs are called?
5.) HAVE CHECKUPS. Germs are all around us. They are on
plants and animals, in food and in water. Most of the time germs
dont harm us, but what if you wake up one morning with a
headache, a fever, and a sore throat? Uh-oh! Some germs have
made you sick! Since your body has natural ways to fight most
germs, you will probably feel better in a few days. 5 If not, you
should go to see a doctor like me who can give you medicine to
help you get well.
Even when youre feeling terrific, it is important to have regular
checkups with a pediatrician at least once a year. Your doctor will
make sure you are healthy and growing. He or she will also help
keep you from getting diseases by giving you vaccinations or other
medicines. I always look forward to seeing how much my patients
have grown when they come in for their wellness checkups after
each birthday.
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Show image 8A-12: Dr. Welbody
There you have it: Dr. Welbodys five fun and easy ways to take
care of your body. I hope youll try them all. And now, before I go,
lets give a healthy body cheer!
YES, YES, YES to veggies,
To fruit and chicken, too!
NO to too much candy
Cause its not good for you!
YES, YES, YES to washing,
To exercise and rest!
Cause strong and healthy bodies
Are bodies at their BEST! YES!

15 minutes
10 minutes
1.
Literal Did Dr. Welbodys five keys to health match the ones you
named before hearing the read-aloud? (Answers may vary.) See
if you can list all of Dr. Welbodys five keys to health. (eat well,
exercise, sleep, keep clean, and have checkups)
2.
Inferential If you eat a bowl of sweet cereal for breakfast, a

milk shake for lunch, and French fries with ketchup for dinner,
are you eating nutritious meals? (no) Why not? (Nutritious
meals consist of foods that provide your body with good
nutrients; the meals suggested are full of fats and sugars.)
3.
Inferential What are some things that you can do to help keep
your body clean? (wash hands often with soap and water,
bathe regularly, keep fingernails clean, brush teeth)
4.
Inferential Why is it important to see a pediatrician like Dr.

Welbody? (to make sure you are growing properly; to get
medicines when you are sick; to have the vaccinations that
you need to keep you healthy)

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5.
Inferential What are some ways that you exercise your body?
(Answers may vary.)
[Please continue to model the Think Pair Share process for students,
as necessary, and scaffold students in their use of the process.]
I am going to ask a question. I will give you a minute to think about
the question, and then I will ask you to turn to your neighbor and
discuss the question. Finally, I will call on several of you to share
what you discussed with your partner.
6.
Evaluative Think Pair Share: What are some of your daily

habits that you could change to be a healthier person?
(Answers may vary.)
7.
After hearing todays read-aloud and questions and answers,

do you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you
may wish to allow for individual, group, or class research of
the text and/or other resources to answer these remaining
questions.]
Word Work: Nutritious
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1.
In the read-aloud you heard, The best foods to keep you

going and growing are nutritious foods.
2.
Say the word nutritious with me.
3.
Nutritious foods contain special nutrients, or things to keep

your body healthy.
4.
Fruits and vegetables are very nutritious foods.
5.
Think of a nutritious food that you have eaten today. Try to use
the word nutritious when you tell about it. [Ask two or three
students. If necessary, guide and/or rephrase the students
responses: One nutritious food that I ate today . . .]
6.
Whats the word weve been talking about?

5 minutes
Use a Making Choices activity for follow-up. Directions: I am going

to name some common foods and drinks that you might like to eat
and drink. Say, Thats nutritious, if you think it is good for your
body and, Thats not nutritious, if you think it does not provide
your body with healthy nutrients.
1.
a can of soda (Thats not nutritious.)
2.
an apple (Thats nutritious.)
3.
chicken soup (Thats nutritious.)
4.
jelly beans (Thats not nutritious.)
5.
cheese sandwich (Thats nutritious.)
Tell students the next read-aloud will discuss nutritious foods to

help them make better choices about what they eat and drink.

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Five Keys to Health

Extensions
8B
20 minutes
Multiple Meaning Word Activity

Definition Detective: Brush
1.
With your partner, think of as many meanings or ways you can

use the word brush as you can.
2.
In the read-aloud you heard, And dont forget to brush, brush,

brush your teeth at least twice a day.
3.
[Show Poster 5M: Brush.] How was the word brush used in
the sentence you just heard? [Have students hold up one,
two, three, or four fingers to indicate which image on the
poster shows this meaning.]
4.
In the read-aloud you also heard, When your fingernails look

dirty, you should scrub underneath them with a brush. How
was the word brush used in this sentence? [Have students
hold up one, two, three, or four fingers to indicate which
image on the poster shows this meaning.]
5.
Brush can also mean other things. Brush can mean a place
that has a lot of bushes and small trees. [Have students hold
up one, two, three, or four fingers to indicate which image on
the poster shows this meaning.]
6.
Brush can also mean to remove something with your hands

like you were using a brush. [Have students hold up one, two,
three, or four fingers to indicate which image on the poster
shows this meaning.]
7.
Did you or your partner think of any of these definitions?
8.
Now quiz your partner on the different meanings of brush. For

example you can say, I brushed the bread crumbs off the
picnic table. Which brush am I? Your partner will point to the
picture of someone brushing away something with his hands
to show you that you meant that kind of brush.
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Vocabulary Instructional Activity

Word Chart: Nutritious
Materials: chart paper, different pictures showing nutritious
and nonnutritious foods, tape or glue
Draw a line down the middle of the chart paper. Place a picture
of a nutritious food on the left column and a picture of a nonnutritious food on the right column.
Show image 8A-2: Collage of healthy foods
1.
In the read-aloud you heard, The best foods that give you
energy are nutritious foods that have lots of nutrients.
2.
Say the word nutritious with me.
3.
Nutritious foods contain special nutrients to keep your body

healthy. For example, fruits and vegetables are very nutritious
foods.
4.
We will make a two-column Word Chart for the word

nutritious. [Show Image Card 15.] Are these kinds of food
nutritious or not nutritious? Which column should it be in?
[Have a student put the picture in the correct column.]
5.
[Show students the different types of pictures you have

prepared. Ask them if it is a nutritious food or not a nutritious
food. Then ask in which column the picture belongs. Have
different students put the pictures in the correct column.]
6.
Talk with your partner using the word nutritious and what
you have learned about the word nutritious from the chart.
Remember to use complete sentences.
[Throughout this domain, encourage students to continue thinking

about the word nutritious and add additional pictures to the Word
Chart.]
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Domain-Related Trade Book

Refer to the list of recommended trade books in the domain
Introduction at the front of this Anthology and choose one to read
aloud to the class. As you read, use the same strategies that you
have been using when reading the read-aloud selections in this
Anthologypause and ask occasional questions; rapidly clarify
critical vocabulary within the context of the read-aloud; etc.
After you finish reading the trade book aloud, lead students in a
discussion as to how the story or information in this book relates
to the read-alouds in this domain.
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The Pyramid Pantry
Lesson Objectives
Core Content Objectives
Students will:
Explain the importance of a balanced diet
Explain that the food pyramid is one way to depict a balanced
diet
Identify the component food groups in a balanced diet
Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this
lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State
Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in
parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards
addressed in all lessons in this domain.
Students will:
With assistance, categorize and organize facts and information
about a balanced diet in a My Plate graphic organizer (W.1.8)
Ask and answer what questions orally, requiring literal recall and
understanding of the details or facts of The Pyramid Pantry
(SL.1.2)
Add drawings to descriptions of a favorite meal to clarify ideas

and thoughts about a balanced diet (SL.1.5)
Explain the meaning of an apple a day keeps the doctor away
and use in appropriate contexts (L.1.6)
Prior to listening to The Pyramid Pantry, identify orally what
they know and have learned about five keys to good health
Share writing with others
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Core Vocabulary
balanced diet, n. A diet that includes a variety of foods from each of the
six food groupsgrains, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and beans, and
fats
Example: Jeannettes father made sure she had a balanced diet by
serving a variety of foods throughout the day.
Variation(s): balanced diets
nutrients, n. The parts of food that provide nourishment for the body to stay
healthy
Example: Nutrients include minerals, vitamins, and water.
Variation(s): nutrient
pyramid, n. A shape with triangular sides
Example: At the beach the children built a pyramid in the sand.
Variation(s): pyramids
At a Glance
Exercise
What Have We Already Learned?
Introducing the Read-Aloud Brainstorming Links
Materials
Minutes
chart paper
chart paper, chalkboard, or
whiteboard
10

The Pyramid Pantry
15
10
Word Work: Balanced Diet
drawing paper, drawing tools

Sayings and Phrases: An Apple a
Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Extensions
MyPlate Magic
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Instructional Master 9B-1; red,

green, orange, purple, and
blue crayons for each student
20
The Pyramid Pantry
9A
10 minutes
What Have We Already Learned?

Review with students Dr. Welbodys Five Keys to Health:
1.
Eat Well
2.
Exercise
3.
Sleep
4.
Keep Clean
5.
Have Checkups
You may wish to display a list on chart paper in your classroom.

Ask students to give specific examples of things they do to
practice each.
Brainstorming Links
Tell students that todays read-aloud is called The Pyramid
Pantry. Write the word pyramid on a piece of chart paper, a
chalkboard, or a whiteboard, and tell them that they are going to
brainstorm things that come to mind when they hear the word
pyramid. Instruct students to brainstorm all the words, concepts,
phrases, etc., they can think of connected to the word pyramid. If
students mention the Egyptian pyramids, you might want to say
that they will learn more about them in the Early World Civilizations
domain.

Tell students to listen carefully to see what types of food are
served at this Pyramid Pantry.
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15 minutes
The Pyramid Pantry

Show image 9A-1: Chef Steph
1 A pantry is a place to store food,

usually a part of, or next to, a
kitchen.
Hi, Im Chef Steph, a friend of Dr. Welbodys. Welcome to my

restaurant, the Pyramid Pantry! 1 Dr. Welbody eats lunch here
every day. It is a very cool restaurant, if I do say so myself.
Do you know what a pyramid is? It is a shape with triangular
sides. My restaurant is shaped like a pyramid. The menu is like a
pyramid, too. The food we serve is delicious. But thats not allits
nutritious! That means its good for you!
2 Nutrients are the parts of food

that provide the things your body
needs.
3 How are nutrients carried through
the body? (through the blood)
Have you ever heard of vitamins and minerals? They are

nutrients that your body needs to stay alive. 2 Nutritious foods
supply your body with the nutrients you need. They give you the
energy you need to play and learn all day. They keep you healthy
and help you grow. 3 But not all foods have the same amounts of
nutrients. So which foods are the best for you?
Show image 9A-2: Food pyramid
4 [Point to each stripe as you describe

it. Explain to students that there
are other shapes and pictures that
can help them remember which
food groups are healthiest and that
they will be learning about another
picture later in the day.]
My pyramid menu is one way to help you figure all this out. The
foods are divided into groups. Each group has a different-colored
stripe on the pyramid: 4
Orange: for grains, like bread and cereal
Green: for vegetables, like carrots and green beans
Red: for fruits, like apples and oranges
Blue: for milk and milk products
Purple: for meat and beans
Some stripes are wider than others. You should choose most of
your foods from the groups with wider stripes, because you need
more of these foods to stay healthy. Each stripe gets narrower as
it goes up the pyramid. Thats because every food group has some
foods that are better for you than others.
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Show image 9A-3: Oils
5 [Pause for student responses.]
There is one skinny yellow stripe on the pyramid, too. Do you

see it? It stands for oils and for fats like butter and mayonnaise.
Why do you think this stripe is so skinny? 5 You need to eat a
little oil or fat every day, but not very much. Oils help you grow,
keep you warm, protect your bones, help your brain think, and
keep your skin and hair healthy. Some oils are better for you than
others. For example, olive oil and canola oil are better choices
than margarine and mayonnaise.
What do I hear? Is all this talk of food making your tummy
growl? Thats what happens when you are hungry. If you were very
hungry, your legs might feel a little weak. You might even feel a bit
cranky. These are signs that your body needs food. Time to look
more closely at the pyramid menu!
Show image 9A-4: Grains
6 So, which do you think is better

for you: whole wheat bread made
from nutrient-filled whole grains,
or white bread?
Grains are special types of grasses. Wheat, rice, oats, barley,

and rye are all grains. Foods that belong to this group are either
whole grains or refined grains. For example, bread is in the grain
group. Some breads, like whole wheat bread, are made from
whole grains. Other breads, like white bread, are made from
refined grains. Refined grains have had most of their healthy parts
taken out, whereas whole grains still have all the nutrients your
body needs to grow. 6 Whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole
wheat spaghetti, whole wheat crackers, oatmeal, rice cakes,
and popcorn (yum!) are all good choices. Always choose smaller
amounts of refined-grain foods like white bread, white bagels, and
corn flakes. And remember to choose only a little bit of sugary,
refined-grain foods like cupcakes, donuts, and sweetened cereals.
Too much sugar is not good for your body!
Show image 9A-5: Vegetables
Look at the picture and tell me what foods you think belong to
the next group on the food pyramid. 7 Thats rightits vegetables!
Vegetables come in a rainbow of colorsred, orange, yellow,

green, blue, purple, and white. Did you know that the color of a
vegetable tells what it can do for your body? For example, dark
green veggies like broccoli and spinach help build strong teeth
and bones. Orange vegetables like carrots help you see well.
Fried vegetables like onion rings and French fries are less healthy
for your body because they are cooked in oil and fat. So, just
remember to choose a rainbow of vegetables, raw or cooked (but
hardly ever fried), and your body will get the nutrients it needs.
Show image 9A-6: Fruit
8 [Pause for responses and point to

the fruits named.]
Raise your hand if you like to eat fruit. Fruits are delicious and
come in beautiful colors. Does anyone see one of your favorite
fruits in the picture? 8 Just like vegetables, it is important to
choose a rainbow of fruits to get all the nutrients your body needs.
The best fruits to choose are fresh fruits like the ones you see in
the picturepineapples, oranges, bananas, grapes, pears and
blueberries. Dried fruits and canned fruits, jams and jellies, and
fruit pies are all good too; just dont eat too many of them. Can
anyone guess why? 9 Thats rightbecause they often contain
sugar.
Show image 9A-7: Milk

11 What system in your body do your

bones belong to? (skeletal system)
Look at this picture and tell me what you see. 10 This is the
milk group. But, as you can see, it includes other things as well
products made from milk, like cheese and yogurt. These things
provide your body with calcium and protein things it needs to
make strong teeth and bones and help you grow. 11 Its best to
choose low-fat milk and milk foods, like skim milk, low-fat cheese,
and low-fat yogurt. Eat fewer fatty or sweet foods like American
cheese, frozen yogurt, ice cream, and milk shakes.
Show image 9A-8: Meat and beans
The last group is meat and beans. Beef, pork, chicken, fish,
and turkey all belong to this group. But look at the picture. Do you
see anything that doesnt seem to belong? Yes, eggs and beans.
So, why are they there? They contain protein, just like meat.

These different foods all work in the same way to help your body
grow and move because they all contain protein. Its best to eat
the meats grilled or roasted instead of fried in fatty cooking oil or
butter. That means you should choose smaller amounts of fried
chicken, chicken nuggets, hamburgers, and fish sticks.
Now we have looked at foods in all six categories, or groups,

included in the food pyramid. Can you name the six categories
with me? 12 The most important thing to remember is to eat a
balanced diet. That means you must choose a variety of foods
from each food group. Eating only grains or only meats will not
provide your body with the nutrients it needs. Your body needs
foods from each group on the pyramid to help it grow.
Are you ready to order some healthy meals from Chef Stephs
menu? Dont forget: Its important to eat threethats one, two,
threehealthy meals a day, and to eat healthy snacks, too.
Show image 9A-10: Breakfast suggestion
For breakfast, how about oatmeal with some fresh

strawberries? Adding a glass of orange juice is a healthy choice as
well.
Show image 9A-11: Lunch suggestion
For lunch, may I recommend my roasted turkey sandwich with

lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread? How about some
carrot sticks with yogurt dip, followed by an apple? A glass of cold
milk is not only a yummy addition, but it is healthy, as well.
Show image 9A-12: Dinner suggestion
And for dinner: three-bean vegetarian chili with a baked sweet

potato. For dessert, low-fat pudding with peaches sounds perfect,
doesnt it?
Show image 9A-13: Collage of healthy snacks
13 [Pause for answers after each

question.]
Snacking between meals is fine as long as you make healthy

choices. Which would be better for your body: 13 ice cream or a

low-fat yogurt with fruit? Potato chips or whole wheat crackers

and cheese? A candy bar or an orange? Remember, healthy
snacks will give you longer-lasting energy and a healthier body.
That brings me back to my pyramid. Did you notice the stairs

going up the side? Do you know why they are there? 14 To remind
you to keep moving. Its very important to not just eat healthy
foods but to also be physically active every day.
Show image 9A-15: Children exercising
That means that you should participate in skateboarding,

swimming, riding your bike, climbing in the playground, or any
other sport that you like to do. Keeping active helps you stay the
right weight for your body. It keeps your bones and muscles in
good shape. It makes your heart and lungs stronger. If you get into
the good habit of having fun while you are moving, it will help you
stay healthy for the rest of your life!

15 minutes
10 minutes
1.
Literal What is the name of the food group that includes rice,
bread, and cereal? (grains) Can you name some other things that
are in the grains group? (popcorn, rice cakes, oatmeal, crackers,
etc.)
2.
Inferential What is the skinniest stripe on the food pyramid?

(yellowfats and oils) Why is it so skinny? (because you
should eat the least amount of these foods)
3.
Inferential To what group do ice cream, yogurt, and cheese all

belong? (milk)
4.
Inferential To what group do eggs, nuts, and tofu all belong?

(meat)
5.
Evaluative Can you name some foods that are in the

vegetables group? (Answers may vary.)

6.
Evaluative Can you name some foods that are in the fruits
group? (Answers may vary.)
7.
Inferential Why are there stairs on the pyramid? (to remind us to

exercise)
8.
Evaluative What was different about the pyramid in todays

lesson from other pyramids you may have seen? (It was built
of food.) What was the same? (its shape)
[Please continue to model the Question Pair Share process for

students, as necessary, and scaffold students in their use of the
process.]
9.
Evaluative What? Pair Share: Asking questions after a readaloud is one way to see how much everyone has learned.
Think of a question you can ask your neighbor about the readaloud that starts with the word what. For example, you could
ask, What food group do cherries and oranges belong to?
Turn to your neighbor and ask your what question. Listen to
your neighbors response. Then your neighbor will ask a new
what question, and you will get a chance to respond. I will call
on several of you to share your questions with the class.
10. After hearing todays read-aloud and questions and answers,

do you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you may
wish to allow for individual, group, or class research of the text
and/or other resources to answer these remaining questions.]

Word Work: Balanced Diet
5 minutes
1.
In the read-aloud you heard, The most important thing to

remember is to eat a well-balanced diet.
2.
Say the words balanced diet with me.
3.
A balanced diet is one that includes a healthy mix of foods

from each of the six food groups every day.
4.
Vegetables, fruits, grains, milk, and meat are all part of a

balanced diet.
5.
Can you name some foods that could be part of a balanced diet?
Try to use the words balanced diet when you tell about it. [Ask
two or three students. If necessary, guide and/or rephrase the
students responses:
is/are part of a balanced diet.]
6.
What are the words weve been talking about?
Use a Drawing and Writing activity for follow-up. Directions: Think

about your favorite meal. Once you decide what your favorite meal
is, I would like you to draw a picture of it.
Above and Beyond: For those students who are ready to do so,
have them write sentences describing their meals. For example,
My favorite foods for breakfast are bacon, eggs, toast with butter
and jam, and a glass of orange juice.
Have students share their pictures and writing with the class,
discussing whether their choices reflect balanced diets.

The Pyramid Pantry

Extensions
9B
20 minutes
Sayings and Phrases:

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Proverbs are short, traditional sayings that have been passed
along orally from generation to generation. These sayings usually
express general truths based on experiences and observations of
everyday life. Although some proverbs do have literal meanings
that is they mean exactly what they saymany proverbs have
a richer meaning beyond the literal level. It is important to help
students understand the difference between the literal meanings of
the words and their implied or figurative meanings.
Ask students if they have ever heard anyone say, An apple a day
keeps the doctor away. Have students repeat the proverb. Ask
them what they think that means. (Answers may vary.) Explain that
this proverb is another way of saying that if you eat healthy foods,
like apples, every day, you will not get sick very often. Thus, you
will only have to see a doctor like Dr. Welbody for well visits.
MyPlate Magic (Instructional Master 9B-1; red, green, orange,

purple, and blue crayons for each student)
Ask students, What shape was used in todays read-aloud to
show you how to eat a balanced diet? Explain to students that
the pyramid is only one of many shapes that can be used to show
how much of each type of food someone should eat each day to
stay healthy. Tell students that it is also common to see a balanced
diet shown in the form of a dinner plate.
Distribute a copy of Instructional Master 9B-1 (taken from
ChooseMyPlate.gov) to each student. Ask students, How does
this plate look different from the plate you may use for your dinner
each night? (Answers may vary, but may include the fact that
there is no food on the plate, and it is divided into four segments.)
The Human Body 9B | The Pyramid Pantry 113

Point out to students that the plate is divided into different

segments, but that the segments are not all the same size. Ask
students if they remember why the pyramid in todays read-aloud
contained different sized stripes. Ask students, If the stripes on
the pyramid were different sizes, based on how much of that type
of food you should eat each day, why might the segments on this
plate be different sizes?
Explain to students that they will be coloring in the segments of
the plate as a class. Ask students to take their green crayons and
color in the segment on the bottom left portion of the plate, labeled
vegetables. Ask students what they notice about the size of that
segment compared to the other parts of the plate. When they
note that the vegetables segment is larger than the others, ask
students why that is the case. Proceed, as a class, with coloring
in the remaining three segments and the circle labeled dairy,
using the following colors for each segment: red for fruit; orange
for grains; purple for protein; and blue for dairy. It is important
to have students use those colors for those segments, as this is
consistent with the MyPlate symbol created by the United States
Department of Agriculture. As students color in each segment,
review information from todays read-aloud about that food group.
When students complete the MyPlate symbol, explain that if they
follow the directions on the plate for a balanced diet, they will be
on their way to living a healthy life!
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Five Keys to Health

Explain the importance of exercise, cleanliness, a balanced diet,

Language Arts Objectives

The Human Body 8 | Five Keys to Health

Introducing the Read-Aloud

chart paper, chalkboard, or

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud

Five Keys to Health

Word Work: Nutritious

Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Multiple Meaning Word Activity:

Poster 5M: Brush

Vocabulary Instructional Activity:

chart paper; pictures of

Domain-Related Trade Book

The Human Body 8 | Five Keys to Health

Five Keys to Health

Purpose for Listening

The Human Body 8A | Five Keys to Health

Presenting the Read-Aloud

Five Keys to Health

1 Healthy means strong and well.

Hi everybodyand I do mean body. Its your old friend, Doctor

Show image 8A-2: Collage of healthy foods

What about sweet, sugary foods like candy or cookies? They

The Human Body 8A | Five Keys to Health

Show image 8A-4: Water for plants and animals

Part of eating well means knowing what to drink. Do you

Much of your body is made up of water. You have water in your

2.) EXERCISE. Your body is made for movingfor running

3 [Before proceeding, ask students to

The Human Body 8A | Five Keys to Health

Show image 8A-8: Child in a bubble bath

Show image 8A-11: Child at the doctor

5 Does anyone remember what the

The Human Body 8A | Five Keys to Health

Show image 8A-12: Dr. Welbody

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Inferential If you eat a bowl of sweet cereal for breakfast, a

Inferential Why is it important to see a pediatrician like Dr.

The Human Body 8A | Five Keys to Health

Evaluative Think Pair Share: What are some of your daily

After hearing todays read-aloud and questions and answers,

Word Work: Nutritious

In the read-aloud you heard, The best foods to keep you

Say the word nutritious with me.

Nutritious foods contain special nutrients, or things to keep

Fruits and vegetables are very nutritious foods.

Whats the word weve been talking about?

The Human Body 8A | Five Keys to Health

Use a Making Choices activity for follow-up. Directions: I am going

a can of soda (Thats not nutritious.)

an apple (Thats nutritious.)

chicken soup (Thats nutritious.)

jelly beans (Thats not nutritious.)

cheese sandwich (Thats nutritious.)

Tell students the next read-aloud will discuss nutritious foods to