Love that Food (A spin-off of Love the Dog!)

This unit is a supplemental extension of the EL Curriculum 4th Grade Module 1: Structures & Poetry

Additional TN Standards:

RL.4.1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

‍4.OA.A.3 -Solve multistep contextual problems (posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations) including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.

RL.4.3: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

D3.4.3-5: Use evidence to develop claims in response to compelling questions. 

D4.2.3-5: Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data.

RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text

W.4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly

SL.4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.4.4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

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Day 1: I can use the 4Cs to prepare a dish that is unique to Chattanooga. I can explain how regionally specific food makes our city unique, connected, and rich with diversity.

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Day 2: I can use the 4Cs to prepare a dish that is unique to Chattanooga. I can explain how soul food is important to our city’s African American history, tradition, and culture.

Day 3: I can explain how gardening can bring a feeling of connectedness to a community. I can use my ‘nature smarts’ to plant a diverse collection of fall vegetables for our school garden.

Day 4: I can use the 4Cs (creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking) to prepare a dish that is unique to Chattanooga’s Hispanic/Latina culture. I can explain how the Latina/Hispanic way of life is important to our city’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15). 

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Day 5 & 6: I can use the 4Cs to prepare a dish that is unique to Chattanooga and its residents.

I can use my people smarts to interview a Chattanooga culinary entrepreneur and prepare a dish that makes them stand apart in our community. 

I can explain how Little Debbie's has made our city unique, connected, and rich with diversity. 

Students will learn the history of companies like Little Debbie and other influential community partners.

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We were also visited by Fud Vybez, another community partner making a huge impact on our community!

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