Lesson Plan -  Sugar Shocker

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

• nutrients
• processed

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about how long after eating breakfast they still feel energized.

1. What important nutrients are mentioned in the article? Why does your body need them?
The section “Not Always Free” is mainly about how games that are free to download and play can still end up costing players a lot of money. Players get charged when they buy items within the app. This is a big money-maker for game companies. 
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2. How does the author support the idea that many breakfast cereals are loaded with too much sugar?
Based on the article, one reason kids can end up paying big bucks for in-app purchases without realizing it is that many games use virtual money. The article explains, “It can be easy to click a button without knowing what it really means.” 
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3. What do you think nutrition expert Alicia Miller means when she says, “Nothing needs to be off-limits”?
Changing your device settings can help you avoid huge in-app charges by making it impossible to make in-app purchases or by notifying your parents whenever you try to make an in-app purchase. 
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FEATURED SKILL: Interpret Information
Use the skill builder “Plan a Breakfast” to have students think about energy needs and nutrients as they choose foods for the first meal of the day. 
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