Welcome fall into your classroom with our Mock Apple Pie Lesson, perfect for exploring apples in a fun and educational way! Part of Module 1's Apple Pie Theme, this lesson introduces students to the world of apples, where they come from, their benefits, and some intriguing history, while making a mock apple pie that doesn't actually use apples. This creative twist will surprise and engage your students!
 
What’s Included:
Meet the Little Chewz Family: Engage students with characters who guide them through this autumn-themed lesson.
Story Prediction, New Vocabulary & Book Cover Design Sheet: Encourage creativity and comprehension with pre-reading activities.
Definition Cards for New Vocabulary: Help students learn new words related to apples and fall themes.
"Once Upon an Apple" Story: Tailored versions for grades 2-4 and 5-6, combining storytelling with history.
New Vocabulary Sheets: Age-appropriate versions for different grade levels to enhance language arts skills.
Multiple Choice Questions for Grade 5-6: Assess comprehension with targeted questions.
Apple Facts Sheet: Discover fun and educational facts about apples, perfect for a fall-themed unit.
Note for Guardians/Parents: Keep families informed about classroom activities and involve them in the learning process.
Mock Apple Pie Story from Grandma: A charming tale that brings a historical twist to the lesson.
Visual and Regular Recipe Sheets: Easy-to-follow recipe guides, including visuals for younger students.
Recipe with QR Code to Video: Provides step-by-step instructions for a hands-on fall cooking activity.
Lesson Plan: A comprehensive guide to seamlessly integrate this lesson into your autumn curriculum.
Evaluation Checklist Sheet: Tools to assess student progress and understanding.
Visual Vocabulary Cards for ELA Activities: Enhance English Language Arts learning with visual aids.
6 Apple Writing Prompts: Inspire creative writing with autumn-themed prompts about apples.
 
From the Little Chewz Classroom:
 
What was your favorite part of making this pie?
"My favorite part of making the apple pie was melting the crackers in all the sugar and it really did tasted like apples!"
 
"My favourite part was mixing the crackers in the boiling water. I thought it was very satisfying to watch the crackers fall apart."
 
"I liked seeing how people would make apple pie even when they didn't have apples. I thought it was very cool."
 
"It was fun to put the ritz crackers in the hot water and watch them dissolve and it really looked like apples when we put it in the pie!"
 
"My favorite part of making mock apple pie was mixing all the ingredients together, and stirring the crackers and lastly working with all my friends."
 
"Eating it was by far my favorite part. It tasted so good."
 
"I liked doing it in a group."
 
This Mock Apple Pie Lesson is perfect for engaging students in seasonal learning while developing language arts skills and exploring the fascinating world of apples. It’s a delicious way to celebrate fall and introduce a unique twist to apple-themed activities!