Learn About Food Sources

Have students research a food item and where it comes from. Students can present their findings as a poster or pamphlet, a poem, an oral presentation or written report. Students may also choose to present their findings as a group performance (roleplay or...

Making Connections Across Texts

How does Alego remind you of another book we have read? This text reminds me of the story ________________ because ___________________________.

Daily Life

How is your daily life similar to that of Alego? How is it different? This activity can be done with a partner, in a small or large group or as a whole class. Provide students with a chart paper divided into two columns labeled “Similarities / Differences.” Have...

Where Does Food Come From?

Alego and her grandmother go digging for clams for their supper on the ocean shore. Where does the food that you eat come from? (i.e. grocery store, garden, trees, shrubs, forest, water, etc.)

Your Traditions

Describe a tradition that you have with your family or friends.