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Cross-Curricular Centers
Scott Foresman Reading Street Centers Survival Kit
Use the Jalapeño Bagels materials from the Reading Street
Centers Survival Kit to organize this week's centers.
Listening
Reading/Library
Vocabulary
Writing
Social Studies
Technology
Listen to the Selections
SINGLES
MATERIALS
CD player, headphones,
AudioText CD, Student Edition

Listen to Jalapeño Bagels and "Foods of Mexico—a Delicious Blend" as you follow or read along in your book. Pay attention to conclusions you draw as you listen to Jalapeño Bagels.

If there is anything you don't understand, you can listen again to any section.
Foods of Mexico
Jalapeño Bagels
Read It Again!
SINGLESPAIRSGROUPS
MATERIALS
Collection of books for
self-selected reading,
reading log
Select a book you have already read. Record the title of the book in your reading log. You may want to read with a partner.

You may choose to read any of the following:
  • Leveled Readers
  • ELL Readers
  • Stories written by classmates
  • Books from the library
  • Jalapeño Bagels
TEN IMPORTANT SENTENCES Read the Ten Important Sentences for Jalapeño Bagels. Then locate the sentences in the Student Edition.
BOOK CLUB Look at the definition
of realistic fiction on p. 224 of the Student Edition. Read other realistic fiction books and share your favorites.
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Read It Again!
Use a Thesaurus
SINGLES
MATERIALS
Copy of sentences below,
thesaurus, writing materials

Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
  1. Read each sentence.
  2. Use a thesaurus to find a synonym for the underlined word.
  3. Replace the underlined word in each sentence with a word that means about the same.
  4. Write the new sentences.
  • You were thoughtful to send a get-well card.
  • The player caught the ball in mid-air.
  • The naughty kitten had knocked over a glass vase.
  • My mother bought a pint of berries at the store.
  • Some groups do not slaughter animals for food.
EARLY FINISHERS Make a list of other words with ough or augh that have the vowel sound of the word ball. Write a sentence using each word.
Write a How-To Article
SINGLES
MATERIALS
Writing materials, computer
access, printer, printer paper
Write a how-to article.
  1. Write suggestions for how to run a successful bakery.
  2. Mention the location, hours, appearance, equipment, staff, and offerings of the bakery.
  3. Reread the story Jalapeño Bagels for ideas.
  4. Discuss the points in order of importance.
  5. Include a catchy title for your article.
EARLY FINISHERS Enter the article on the computer. Format it to look like a newspaper article. Print it out and proofread it.
Research Ethnic Food
SINGLES
MATERIALS
Internet access, writing
materials, index cards

Write a recipe for a food you like.
  1. Make up a recipe for a favorite food.
  2. At the top of an index card, name the food. Mention the ethnic connection in the name.
  3. Below the name, list the amount of each ingredient in the order it is added.
  4. Then list the steps to use in creating the food.
EARLY FINISHERS Use the Internet to research the amount of calories, fats, sugars, carbohydrates, and proteins in one serving of the food. Write this on the back of the recipe card.
Research Ethnic Food
Create an Ad
SINGLES
MATERIALS
Computer, examples of
magazine ads


Use a computer to make an ad for the bakery.
  1. Design a magazine ad for Panederia on scrap paper. Jot down information from the story to include in the ad.
  2. Use a word processor to create the ad.
  3. Be creative. Use color, different kinds of lettering, border designs, and so on.
  4. Print out a draft copy of the ad and carefully proofread it.
  5. Make corrections and print out the ad in final form.
EARLY FINISHERS Use a word processor to create a magazine ad for a shop that you would like to own.
Create an Ad
Use a Thesaurus
Write a How-To Article
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