Readability:  about 6th

Possible hard words: Proper names: Jordan Herron, John Schroeder, Michelle Currie, Tabitha Hagood, Luke Dang, Keri Lanning  Other words: aluminum, cinnamon-flavored, elaborate, doughy

BEFORE READING: This seems to be a fairly easy and straightforward article.  Ask the young reader to read the title.  If he or she seems interested in doing so, ask him or her to read the article aloud to you.  If the child wants to read it silently, accept that, but indicate you would like to discuss it afterward.

DURING READING: Offer to help with any names or words that are difficult for the reader. Try to keep the reading smooth and fluent.  In the event the material is clearly too difficult, offer to finish reading it aloud, encouraging the child to be ready to talk about it when finished.

AFTER READING: Use questions similar to the following to promote discussion and check for comprehension of the article.

1. What are the three types of cooking that were taught to the kids and parents at Rockwood Conservation Area?
2. Describe how to make the cardboard oven.
3. Besides pizza, what other kinds of food are we told can be cooked in a cardboard oven?
4. Why do you think the use of charcoal might be better for beginning cooks than cooking over a campfire?
5. Describe making a campfire that makes use of charcoal as well as branches or kindling.
6. Why is it not a good idea to throw cold water on hot stones around the cooking fire?
7. Do you think you might try some of these outdoor cooking tips? Can you think of other ways to cook outdoors?