Smart about Chocolate: A Sweet History Book

I found this title while working on a homeschool curriculum for chocolate and included it in the section on Language Arts showing how to write a report. Also could be featured in the History section because of the facts presented.

SUMMARY: Ms. Brandt has assigned the class a writing assignment for something that has special interest to each of her students. Garrett has chosen the topic of chocolate where he explores its history, how its manufactured, and why people has a love for this special treat.

What is different about this book is that it is in the format of a school report including illustrations that look like a kid did them. Great inspiration to readers to do their own research and report. Includes scientific experiment: Why Does Chocolate Melt In Your Mouth?

Steps to writing a report:

1. Pick a subject
2. Find resources
3. Keep notes of your findings
4. Organize your notes
5. Write your report
6. Edit your report
7. Add illustrations or pictures
8. Share with others

ACITIVTY: Pick your own topic within the world of chocolate and write and illustrate your own report. Refer back to this book for ideas on how to organize your information, present your facts, and add illustrations. NOTE: Information can be shared like a science fair if there is a group of participants. Oral presentations could also be included to give kids practice in public speaking.