The Leafy Greens Lesson Plans

Language Arts #1

Have students read "Student Introduction" introducing the Cruciferous Crusaders, discussing the benefits of eating leafy green vegetables (better health, preventing cancer).

OBJECTIVES: Students will develop reading comprehension skills while learning the nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables.


Now, we're going to throw you a few "pitches". See how many you can hit. Put your score in the box provided.

Cabbagesaurus, The Pitcher 1. The big word that stands for leafy green vegetables ____________________________ .

Hit_______ Strike_______

2. Broccadactyl gets his power source, fiber, from _______________________________ .

Hit_______ Strike_______

3. Kale-O-Don get his strong arm from kale which gives him lots of ___________________.

Hit_______ Strike_______

4. Our 1st and 2nd basemen are team favorites because they provide us with the low calories or __________________________ .

Hit_______ Strike_______

5. Spinachraptor gets his tremendous power from ________________________________ .

Hit_______ Strike_______

6. The Cruciferous Crusaders can help your body to fight against _____________________.

Hit_______ Strike_______


I got _________ Hits!

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