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| Carla's Sandwich / El sándwich de Carla Written by Debbie Herman Illustrated by Sheila Bailey |
Activity Guide for Carla's Sandwich / El sándwich de Carla
by Donna O'Donnell Figurski
OUTER COVERINGS and INNER FILLINGS Language Arts
1. After reading CARLA’S SANDWICH, ask your Kiddles to decide which sandwiches seem
“normal” and which sandwiches seem “creative.”
Example
Normal: egg salad or tuna salad
Creative: sardine and mustard with sunflower seeds
2. Then have your Kiddles examine their own lunches to see what types of sandwiches they have and
decide if their sandwiches are “normal” or “creative.”
3. Next make two columns on chart paper, labeled OUTER COVERINGS and INNER FILLINGS.
Using the Kiddles’ lunches, ask them to decide into which column their coverings and fillings belong.
Write their answers in the correct column. When finished, hang in a prominent spot in your classroom
for extra reading practice.
Example:
OUTER COVERINGS INNER FILLINGS
rye bread bologna
bagel peanut butter & jelly
hot dog roll alfalfa sprouts
tortilla curried potatoes
WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK Language Arts
1. After reading CARLA’S SANDWICH and doing the OUTER COVERINGS and INNER FILLINGS
lesson above, have your Kiddles make a WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK .
2. To demonstrate, use chart paper and write a step-by-step sandwich recipe.
Example.:
Take two slices of bread.
Spread one slice with chocolate syrup.
Spread the other slice with strawberry jam.
Arrange pickles on the slice with the chocolate syrup and place the strawberry jam slice over the
pickles.
Cut into four sections.
Chomp away! Bon Appetit!
3. For more fun and reinforcement have Kiddles suggest combinations for several more recipes, write
them out on chart paper and hang the recipes around the room for extra reading practice.
4. Now the Kiddles are ready to write their own recipes. Encourage them to use their imagination to
create a weird sandwich recipe, which will be included in their WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK.
5. Provide plenty of time for the Kiddles to work on their recipes during school time.
6. Next, have them read their recipe to several classmates to check for logical sense.
7. Last, each Kiddle should have a teacher conference to be sure the recipe makes sense and is
accurate.
8. When the recipe has been approved by you, have the Kiddles take their recipes home for a trial run.
They should make the sandwich, following their step-by-step directions to be certain that all the steps
are correct and in order. (Be sure to suggest parental guidance at home.)
9. They should also write up the recipe and illustrate it in final form, which will be added to the
WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK.
10. One more final edit should be done with a teacher conference to be sure that all is in good form.
11. Photocopy all recipes and bind into book form. (Make enough copies for each Kiddle to have his
own book.)
WEIRD SANDWICH TASTING PARTY
1. Have the Kiddles make their sandwich creations at home, cut them into four sections, and arrange
the sandwich wedges on a covered paper plate and bring to school.
2. Give each Kiddle an index card. Have them write their name and the name of their sandwich on the
card. (Example: Jared’s TOFU, SPROUT, GREEN BEAN DELIGHT)
3. Arrange all sandwich creations on a decorated table and have each Kiddle select four different
sandwich wedges to sample. Bon Appetit!
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
(Although I examined these websites and found them to be very helpful, please use them at your own
discretion.)
By the Seaside Sandwich
Food Timeline--history notes: American public school lunches:
Sandwiches
Sandwich Project: http://www.iliveonyourvisits.com/sp/index.php
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Kids Cook! by Sarah Williamson & Zachary Williamson
Moose Racks, Bear Tracks, and Other Alaskan Kidsnacks by Alice Bugni, illustrated by Shannon
Cartwright
by Donna O'Donnell Figurski
- Educator and author Donna O'Donnell Figurski combines her passion for writing and teaching in her book
review column called, TEACHER'S PETS. Donna reviews picture books and early readers with her
KIDDLE CRITers, a critique group which consists of primary-age children who are avid readers. Donna
also suggests lessons for each book and teachers are welcome to try them in their classrooms. If you use
and enjoy the activities below, feel free to contact Donna at Neelyf@aol.com. You can read more about
Donna at www.donnaodonnellfigurski.com.
OUTER COVERINGS and INNER FILLINGS Language Arts
1. After reading CARLA’S SANDWICH, ask your Kiddles to decide which sandwiches seem
“normal” and which sandwiches seem “creative.”
Example
Normal: egg salad or tuna salad
Creative: sardine and mustard with sunflower seeds
2. Then have your Kiddles examine their own lunches to see what types of sandwiches they have and
decide if their sandwiches are “normal” or “creative.”
3. Next make two columns on chart paper, labeled OUTER COVERINGS and INNER FILLINGS.
Using the Kiddles’ lunches, ask them to decide into which column their coverings and fillings belong.
Write their answers in the correct column. When finished, hang in a prominent spot in your classroom
for extra reading practice.
Example:
OUTER COVERINGS INNER FILLINGS
rye bread bologna
bagel peanut butter & jelly
hot dog roll alfalfa sprouts
tortilla curried potatoes
WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK Language Arts
1. After reading CARLA’S SANDWICH and doing the OUTER COVERINGS and INNER FILLINGS
lesson above, have your Kiddles make a WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK .
2. To demonstrate, use chart paper and write a step-by-step sandwich recipe.
Example.:
Take two slices of bread.
Spread one slice with chocolate syrup.
Spread the other slice with strawberry jam.
Arrange pickles on the slice with the chocolate syrup and place the strawberry jam slice over the
pickles.
Cut into four sections.
Chomp away! Bon Appetit!
3. For more fun and reinforcement have Kiddles suggest combinations for several more recipes, write
them out on chart paper and hang the recipes around the room for extra reading practice.
4. Now the Kiddles are ready to write their own recipes. Encourage them to use their imagination to
create a weird sandwich recipe, which will be included in their WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK.
5. Provide plenty of time for the Kiddles to work on their recipes during school time.
6. Next, have them read their recipe to several classmates to check for logical sense.
7. Last, each Kiddle should have a teacher conference to be sure the recipe makes sense and is
accurate.
8. When the recipe has been approved by you, have the Kiddles take their recipes home for a trial run.
They should make the sandwich, following their step-by-step directions to be certain that all the steps
are correct and in order. (Be sure to suggest parental guidance at home.)
9. They should also write up the recipe and illustrate it in final form, which will be added to the
WEIRD SANDWICH COOKBOOK.
10. One more final edit should be done with a teacher conference to be sure that all is in good form.
11. Photocopy all recipes and bind into book form. (Make enough copies for each Kiddle to have his
own book.)
WEIRD SANDWICH TASTING PARTY
1. Have the Kiddles make their sandwich creations at home, cut them into four sections, and arrange
the sandwich wedges on a covered paper plate and bring to school.
2. Give each Kiddle an index card. Have them write their name and the name of their sandwich on the
card. (Example: Jared’s TOFU, SPROUT, GREEN BEAN DELIGHT)
3. Arrange all sandwich creations on a decorated table and have each Kiddle select four different
sandwich wedges to sample. Bon Appetit!
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
(Although I examined these websites and found them to be very helpful, please use them at your own
discretion.)
By the Seaside Sandwich
Food Timeline--history notes: American public school lunches:
Sandwiches
Sandwich Project: http://www.iliveonyourvisits.com/sp/index.php
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Kids Cook! by Sarah Williamson & Zachary Williamson
Moose Racks, Bear Tracks, and Other Alaskan Kidsnacks by Alice Bugni, illustrated by Shannon
Cartwright
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