Cristie Reed - Microwave Ovens

Be sure to talk about the text features such as headings, Table of Contents, glossary, bolded words, captions, charts/diagrams, or Index. Have students read the first page of text with you then have students read the remaining text. Strategy Talk use to assist students while reading.
- Get your mouth ready
- Look at the picture
- Thinkdoes it make sense
- Thinkdoes it look right
- Thinkdoes it sound right
- Chunk it by looking for a part you knowRead it again.After reading the book complete the activities below.Content Area VocabularyUse glossary words in a sentence. absorb appliance conventional energy molecules radio waves After Reading: Comprehension and Extension Activity After reading the book, work on the following questions with your child or students in order to check their level of reading comprehension and content mastery. How do molecules affect the temperature of food? (Asking questions)Why are microwave ovens helpful to families? (Connecting text to self)What are radio waves? (Summarize)What are some differences between conventional ovens and microwave ovens? (Summarize)Extension Activity Look in your freezer for packaged foods such as burritos, vegetables, pizzas, or other meals. Choose one item and look at the cooking directions. What are some ways the product can be cooked? What are the differences in prepping the food between the conventional oven and microwave oven? What are the cooking time differences? Which method would be best if you are running late for school or practice?