Welcome! Thank you for joining me at my first Text Tasting! Today we are able to do this activity thanks to the contributions of your teachers, Mrs. Rickards, and several parents, and I look forward to a successful day. Please remember that this lesson serves a purpose, and while the environment is different, our objective is to learn! Welcome! Thank you for joining me at my first Text Tasting!

Let’s Review the Etiquette of the Café We are in a café; therefore, it is important to limit our conversations to those at our table. We don’t want to interrupt the dining experiences of the other customers! #TableMannersPlease We are sampling a variety of dishes at the café, so it is important to utilize our time wisely. We want everyone to have a chance to sample the dishes at the table. Don’t be greedy with one particular dish! #sharingIsCaring We want to expand our knowledge of the different books available in our school’s media center and Mrs. Lee’s classroom. We don’t want to waste this opportunity by limiting our vision. Sample several books at your table before writing in your menu. #StepOutsideTheBox

Let’s Review the Etiquette of the Café Our cooks are off duty; therefore, it is important to ration our food appropriately. There are four rotations. Limit yourself to ONE treat per table. Consider the time and effort it takes the café’s staff to decorate and maintain the lovely environment of Lee’s Sweets & Treats. Clean up after yourself when it is time to transition to the next phase of the dining experience. We don’t want to miss the opportunity to taste the different texts because we have poor housekeeping skills. #TakePrideInYourSurroundings

The best book I’ve ever read is __________. Write your message here. The best book I’ve ever read is __________.

I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Learning Target: I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Your Tasks: Examine the books at your table. Peruse the book to complete one of the four tasks on your menu. Consider how your interests can help you choose reading materials. ELAGSEL3a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*

When I am reading, I think it is important to… Write your message here.

I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Learning Target: I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Your Tasks: Examine the books at your table. Peruse the book to complete one of the four tasks on your menu. Consider how your interests can help you choose reading materials. ELAGSEL3a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*

The best character I’ve ever encountered is ____ because… Write your message here.

I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Learning Target: I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Your Tasks: Examine the books at your table. Peruse the book to complete one of the four tasks on your menu. Consider how your interests can help you choose reading materials. ELAGSEL3a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*

Life of Pi will be about … Write your message here. I think Life of Pi will be about …

I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Learning Target: I CAN express my ideas in a concise manner. Before Exiting the Café, Write a business letter that address the specific questions presented on your handout. Remember to be concise. Eliminate unnecessary information. Choose your words wisely. Do NOT be redundant ELAGSEL3a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*