Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith, July 1. About the Book. Henry probably loved chocolate more than any boy in the history of the world.
Robert Kimmel Smith
The author's official site.
Chocolate Fever
This page includes a brief summary and author biography along with a prereading activity, thematic and interdisciplinary connections, and 3 vocabulary words.
Chocolate Fever Discussion Guide
Summary and 14 questions for literature circles. Printable student handout also has 3 activities, requires Adobe Reader for access.
For the Love of Chocolate
Follow links to learn where chocolate comes from, how it's processed, and why this sweet treat has become a fundamental part of showing our affection for one another. Follow-up by comparing and contrasting products made of chocolate.
Give Your Class the Fever with the Chocolate Fever Book
Students describe their own favorite foods, write a restaurant menu, and present to the class.
Guided Reading Lesson Plan
Pre-reading, word study (suffixes), vocabulary, comprehension questions, and post-reading.
How Chocolate is Made
A step-by-step nature report on how chocolate is grown and prepared from the cacao tree. This episode was shot live on location at a chocolate plantation in Costa Rica and shows chocolate being made into a drink and into candy bars. Includes historical and cultural information. At YouTube (4:35).