Reading Log Level 2 Topic 2

2

Topic

by Deirdre Sullivan

Healthy

Snacks

by Barnaby Wright

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Key Words

apartment

broccoli

cabbage

carrot

city

fire escape

french fry

1 Look at the pictures on

pages 28 and 29. How

does Theo feel about

his home?

2 Listen and follow.

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by Deirdre Sullivan

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T

heo is a guinea pig. He likes to explore the apartment where he

lives. His family—Mark and Louise and Lisa—knows he gets out.

It's not a problem because Theo is very careful. Theo is lucky. He has a

kind family. They give him fresh food and water every day. They leave

out snacks like cabbage, blueberries and carrots for him to eat.

29Theo and Gordon

When Mark and Louise are at work and Lisa is at school,

Theo often finds his way out of the window and onto the fire escape.

If he’s lucky, Gordon will be there.

Gordon is Theo’s friend. He looks a bit like Theo, but bigger. He is

furry like Theo. And he has black bits and white bits like Theo. He has

eyes and a nose and everything. But he is a raccoon, not a guinea pig.

Gordon likes to go through the garbage behind the apartment

building. He climbs in and out of the garbage to find things to eat.

Then he climbs up the fire escape with all of his snacks. He eats and

looks out at the city. It’s nice up there.

Theo thinks that Gordon looks really cool. And Theo loves to

hear about all of Gordon’s adventures.

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Sometimes Theo carries some of his own food outside to eat with

his friend. Gordon thinks Theo is lucky. He doesn’t have to look for food.

“You mean they just GIVE it to you?” he asks.

“Yup,” says Theo. “They put it in my bowl every day.”

“You have a BOWL?” Gordon asks. His eyes are wide. “That’s

amazing! I only ever eat from the garbage, or floors or fire escapes.”

“Would you like some food from my bowl?” asks Theo. “I couldn’t

bring a lot with me, but I have some green bits and some orange bits.”

“Thanks!” says Gordon. He tries some of Theo’s guinea pig food.

“Hey, this is pretty good. You have a nice family!”

“I think so,” says Theo.

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“Would you like some food from the garbage?” Gordon offers.

“What is it like?” asks Theo.

Gordon hands a few different foods to Theo. There is a french fry,

some pepperoni with cheese on it and an old apple.

“I might have a bit of the apple,” says Theo, looking at it cautiously.

“Cool,” says Gordon. “Are you sure you don’t want to try something else?

Cheese is one of my favorite things.”

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“You can eat cheese. You’re bigger and stronger than I am. It would make

me sick. Guinea pigs only like guinea pig food. But raccoons like everything.”

“Everything except fish,” says Gordon.

“I’ve never eaten a fish,” says Theo. “What is it like?”

“Like the ocean, really salty,” says Gordon. “What is cabbage like?”

“Like eating a forest,” says Theo. “It’s all rough and crunchy and green.

It’s even nicer than broccoli or grass.”

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“You really love cabbage, huh?” asks Gordon.

“Yes, I do,” says Theo. “But not when it’s cooked. Cooked cabbage

is different. Sometimes my family cooks it for dinner. It makes me sad

because they take something wonderful and make it not very nice at all.”

“They must like it,” says Gordon.

“Maybe,” says Theo. “Different people like different things.”

“That’s true,” says Gordon. “I like to run around

with my raccoon friends sometimes. Other times I like to

be here with you. It’s nice and quiet.”

“And I like watching cartoons with Lisa sometimes.

Other times I like climbing out to talk to you,” says Theo.

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“I suppose we’re lucky.” says Gordon. “We get to share

one bit of our lives, and then we go off and have other things

happen. So we can talk about it later over snacks.”

“We both love snacks,” says Theo, with his little furry

tummy on the warm fire escape.

“We certainly do. Snacks are the best!” laughs Gordon,

with his big furry tummy on the warm fire escape.

Finally, the two friends say goodbye.

Theo climbs back into his cage. When

Lisa comes home from school, she is very

surprised to find him fast asleep, next to

some of his favorite guinea pig food—and

a single french fry.

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1 Listen and follow again. Match the characters with the descriptions.

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Theo

Gordon

2 Label the pictures.

apartment broccoli cabbage carrot city fire escape

is a guinea pig

is a raccoon

eats all kinds of food only eats vegetables

lives outside lives in a cage

has adventures stays at home

3 Circle Ye s or No.

1

Gordon visits Theo outside his apartment. Yes No

2

Gordon likes sharing his snacks with Theo. Yes No

3

Theo only likes cabbage when it’s cooked. Yes No

4

Theo eats his french fry before Lisa comes home. Yes No

T

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o

G

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d

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n

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6

2 3

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4 Pronouns Find the sentences in the story. Look at the pronouns in bold.

Write the names.

Gordon Mark and Louise and Lisa Theo Theo and Gordon

1

They give him fresh food and water every day.

2

“Yo u have a BOWL?” Gordon asks.

3

And he has black bits and white bits like Theo.

4

“We both love snacks,” says Theo.

5 Inferences Read the sentences. Write T (Theo) or G (Gordon).

1

It’s really amazing to have a bowl!

2

It’s really cool to have adventures!

3

It’s fun to run around with my friends.

4

It’s fun to watch cartoons with my family.

6 Active Reading Cut out the pictures on page 177. Glue each one to an

ice pop stick. Create a role play.

7 Draw a food Theo likes. Draw a food Gordon likes. Whose food do you like

better? Why?

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Theo’s Food Gordon’s Food

Healthy

Snacks

by Barnaby Wright

Do you ever eat too much candy? Does

it make you feel sick? How do you feel after

you eat a healthy snack? Do you feel good?

Your body is trying to tell you something!

Key Words

ant

crunch

dip

hard-boiled

iron

log

1 Look at the title,

pictures and headings.

What is the text about?

2 Listen and follow.

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Ants on a Log

Protein

You can find protein in foods such as fish, chicken, eggs,

yogurt, milk and nuts. Your body uses protein to build bones,

skin and muscles. Your hair is made of protein, too.

One healthy snack with protein has

a funny name. It’s called “ants on a

log”! But don’t worry. You’re not

really eating insects! This snack

is made with peanut butter,

celery and raisins. Just put

some peanut butter inside

a piece of celery (the log).

Then place the raisins

(the ants) on top.

You need healthy foods to give your body the vitamins

and minerals it needs. But which foods are best for your

body? The healthiest foods have protein, calcium, fiber,

B vitamins and iron. Here are some healthy snacks

that are tasty and easy to make.

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Cereal, yogurt and fruit

Calcium

Your teeth and bones need

lots of calcium. You can find it in

leafy green vegetables. Do you like

sardines? Smelly, fishy sardines have

a lot of calcium! Calcium is in foods

made from milk, too. Yogurt also has a lot

of calcium.

Yogurt pops are delicious on a hot day.

To make them, mix some low-fat yogurt with fruit. Pour the

fruit and yogurt into an ice pop mold. Put it in the freezer. Soon you

will have an icy, healthy snack.

Fiber

Fiber helps food move through your body. It also makes you feel

full. Think about it. Do you feel full longer after you eat an apple, or

a bag of chips? Usually, an apple will fill you up more for a longer

time. Apples are high in

fiber. So are peas, sweet

potatoes, blueberries and

whole grains.

Check your breakfast

cereal. Is it high in fiber?

Then it can be part of

a healthy snack! For

example, you can add

some cereal to yogurt and

fruit. It adds crunch to a

quick, sweet snack.

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Vitamin B6 and Iron

Vitamin B6 and iron are very important for children.

Vitamin B6 helps your brain grow. It gives you energy. It keeps

your body working right. Iron makes you strong. Iron is in many

meats. It is also in leafy green vegetables and beans.

Hummus is one easy snack that has a lot of vitamin B6 and

iron. Hummus is made from chickpeas. Chickpeas are beans. You

can dip carrots, celery or peppers in the hummus. It’s delicious!

There are other quick, healthy snacks you can eat. Oatmeal,

fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs, smoothies and small pieces of

cheese are great, too. With so many healthy options, it’s easy to

enjoy a snack and give your body important nutrients.

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a

c

b

d

1 Listen and follow again. Match the sentences with the pictures.

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1

This snack has an unusual name.

It tastes better than it sounds!

2

These are a great healthy

snack for a hot day!

3

These are not a healthy snack!

4

These are high in calcium,

but not everyone likes them!

2 Complete the chart. Write one food for each category.

Calcium Fiber

Protein

Vitamin B6 and Iron

3 Circle the correct answers.

1

Which snack do you put in the freezer?

a

ants on a log

b

yogurt pops

c

hummus

2

How do you feel after eating high-fiber foods?

a

hungry

b

full

c

sick

3

What should you eat to help your brain grow?

a

calcium

b

fiber

c

vitamin B6 and iron

4

Which of these snacks is high in protein?

a

peas

b

a hard-boiled egg

c

fresh fruit

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4 Topic Circle the topic sentence.

a

Protein helps your body build bones, muscles and hair.

b

It’s easy to make tasty snacks and give your body important nutrients.

c

People like to make snacks and eat them.

5 Connecting to Real Life Read these questions from the text.

Answer for yourself.

1

Do you ever eat too much candy?

Does it make you feel sick?

2

How do you feel after you eat a healthy snack?

3

Do you like sardines?

4

Do you feel full longer after you eat an apple, or a bag of chips?

6 Active Reading Read the Protein section again. Work with a classmate.

Describe how to make “ants on a log.”

7 Think and draw. What did you eat yesterday? Does it have any calcium, fiber,

protein, vitamin B6 or iron?

A

Share your information.

43Healthy Snacks

Connect to Me

1 Think and draw. What do you usually eat for a snack?

A

Share your picture. Can you make your snack healthier? Can you add fruits or

vegetables? Can you replace unhealthy foods with healthy ones?

Connect to Health

1 Look at the label. Circle the

protein, calcium and vitamins.

A

Find a food with a nutrition

label. How much protein and

calcium does it have? What

vitamins does it have?

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from fat 10

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4% 4%

Saturated Fat 1.5% 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 50mg 28%

Sodium 150mg 15%

Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 5g

Sugars 3g

Protein 16%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 2% Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily

values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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