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Theme Milk 1-30 Answers 31-32

SKill 6-word Cloze 1-10 8-word Cloze 11-20 10-word Cloze 21-30 Answers 31-32

Standard Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics) 1-30 Answers 31-32

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Bottles

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early fasten milk

bottle difficult lid

Milk bottles preceded the ______carton commonly found in stores today.

March 23, 1880 marks the date of the first known milk ______patent. This bottle had a glass ______and a tine clip to ______the lid. Although not impossible, it’s very ______today to locate any of these ______milk bottles.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 1 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Containers

Word Box

world shaped bottles

milk desired recorded

Milk jars and ______had an early start in the history of storage and transport of ______. In March of 1880, the first ______milk bottle patent was noted. Following this patent, a glass bottle with a dome ______tin cap was recorded on September 24, 1884. Collectors enjoy searching the ______in hopes of finding one of these early milk bottles. Perhaps the most ______acquisition by collectors is the original Thatcher milk bottle.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 2 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Containers

Word Box

designed locate farm

painted return collectors

Many types of milk bottles and containers were ______and patented in the

1880’s. Many people, ______of these early glass containers search world wide for these rare bottles. Often, collectors try to ______milk bottles that have been pyroglazed, embossed, or ______. These markings indicated the dairy

______where the milk originated. Upon the bottles ______to the farm, it would be sterilized and reused.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 3 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Cartons

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perishable cleaning cartons

liquid glass weight

It was in 1906 the challenge of containing ______using paper holders was actualized. The introduction of paper milk ______originated in San Francisco,

California. Many complications, such as leakage, paper’s natural perforated nature and milk’s highly ______nature created new problems. Prior to the early stages and development of paper cartons, ______bottles were reusable. These bottles required sterile ______before reuse. Glass milk bottles required a tremendous amount of energy to transport due to the ______of the glass.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 4 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Bottles

Word Box

heavy transporting reuse

sterilizing care delicate

Early means of storing and ______milk was the glass milk bottle.

Although reusable, the glass milk bottles were very ______, therefore requiring a great deal of energy. Due the ______and fragile nature of the glass, the milk bottles required a tremendous amount of ______when handled. Cleaning and

______of the milk bottles prior to ______was also necessary.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 5 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Glass Milk Bottles

Word Box

energy weight careful

return plants milk

Glass milk bottles required ______handling. They were reusable upon their

______. Due to the ______of the glass, transport of these containers required huge amounts of ______. Localized dispersion of glass ______bottles from close by packaging ______was necessary due to these factors.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 6 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

The Pure Pack

Word Box

container owner perfect

one 1934 years

The Pure Pack was the name given tot eh milk carton created by Ohio toy factory

______John Van Wormer. The name was due to its ______time use method, verses the glass reusable milk bottle. It took Van Wormer ten ______to create a machine able to make this new style ______. Helping to

______Van Wormer’s machine was the American Paper Company who acquired his patent. It was between 1929 and ______that the very first six machines were built.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 7 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Paper Milk Cartons

Word Box

product patent toy

Francisco paper cartons

Paper milk ______were introduced for the first time in San

______, California. The date was 1960. Nine years later, an Ohio based factory owner named John Van Wormer requested a United States ______for a new idea and invention. Van Warmer called his new ______Pure Pack. His new invention was a ______milk carton!

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 8 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Paper Milk Carton

Word Box

thought milk requested

glass Van Wormer containers

After dropping a ______milk container and spilling its contents, John Van

Wormer thought about the possibility of a paper carton. Following up on his idea, the Ohio toy

factory owner ______a United States patent for his new ______and

product. In 1915 he was granted a patent for a paper milk carton! It would then take ten more years for ______to create a machine that could make the ______without difficulties.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 9 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Containers

Word Box

polyethylene cartons layers

reusable convenient breakable

Prior to the milk ______used today the glass, ______milk bottle was used. Although collectable by today’s standards, the glass bottle was heavy,

______, and required thorough sterilization prior to reuse. Today’s many milk containers are more modern and ______. Many containers are composed of paperboard in-between a thin inner and outer ______of polyethylene. Fresh products usually contain about 89% paper and approximately 11% ______.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 10 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

calcium wheat cups milk

yogurt sources body slices

One of the most useful and easiest ______of calcium is the consumption of

milk. Other ______products such as cheese ______and are also

among the most useful and easiest sources as well. The human ______absorbs

calcium more easily from milk products than other food sources. Other food sources of calcium are broccoli, and whole ______bread. However, a person would have to eat 12

______of whole wheat bread or four ______of broccoli to equal the

amount of ______provided in only one cup of milk!

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 11 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

milk B12 provides source

teeth repair blood oxygen

Milk is a primary ______of calcium. Calcium helps to build strong

______and bones. Milk also ______protein. Protein helps to build and ______muscle tissue. Vitamin B12 is also contained in ______.

This vitamin helps to build red ______cells. Vitamin ______also helps to transport ______from the lungs to muscles working in the body. Another vitamin contained in milk, Vitamin A, helps the body to maintain vision and skin.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 12 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

potassium regulate milk bones

body chest protein vitamins

Milk is a treasure ______of nutrition. In addition to calcium and protein, milk contains ______B12 and A. Milk also provides ______, vitamin

B1, and vitamin B6. Magnesium and zinc are also contained in ______. Calcium is needed by the ______to help build strong teeth and ______. The

______contained in milk helps to build and repair muscle tissue. Potassium helps to ______the body’s blood pressure

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 13 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

whole protein skimmed milk

vitamin three determined powerhouse

Milk is a ______of nutrition. Contained in milk are calcium,

______, vitamin B12, B2, B1, and B6. Milk also contains ______A, phosphorus, and potassium. Magnesium and zinc are also contained in ______.

There are ______kinds of milk. Each milk type is ______by the fat content. The three types of milk are ______milk, semi ______milk, and skimmed milk.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 14 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

greatest fat milk family

B12 skimmed vitamins three

Three types of ______are available. Whole milk, semi skimmed milk and

______milk can usually be found in stores. Whole milk contains the

______amount of vitamins A, D, and E. Smaller quantities of these

______are found in reduced ______milk. Equal amounts of vitamins from the B ______, such as thiamine, folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, and ______are found in each of the ______kinds of milk. The amount of vitamin C is also consistent among each type of milk.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 15 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Bottles

Word Box

containers reuse delivery bottle

bottles dairy milk family’s

Early milk ______were glass containers called milk bottles. Today,

______bottles have a historical value. Milk ______were often painted with the name of the ______the milk came from. This embossing, also known as pyroglazed, would allow the ______a safe return to the farm for

______and redelivery. Home ______of milk was the common means of a ______milk supply at this time in history.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 16 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Bottles

Word Box

glass historical color carry

milk value bottles dairy

Milk ______were used to store and ______milk. Milk bottles,

made of ______, were often labeled with the name of the ______farm

the milk came from. Today, milk bottles have ______value as the milk carton

replaced them. The ______of the glass ______bottle is determined by the glass ______, picture , and particular dairy the bottle originated from.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 17 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Containers

Word Box

existence container dairy York

transport milk first patent

The milk carton we know today has replaced glass milk bottles, once used to

______and store milk. When the very ______milk bottle was introduced is still debatable, yet the first known patent for such a milk ______was the Lester Milk Jar. This ______was issued on January 29, 1878. Today, only five known jars are in ______of this milk container. The first ______farm associated with and known for using factory made ______bottles is The New

______Dairy Company.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 18 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk Containers

Word Box

Jar 1878 NY Jersey

bottles Dairy container storage

A ______known as the Lester Milk Jar reflects the very first patent for such a container. Granted on January 29, ______, the Lester Milk

______served as a catalyst for future milk ______and delivery

means. Other styles of milk ______associated with this time frame include

Mackworh Pure ______Cream crockery style container and the Tuthill’s

______located in Unionville, ______.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 19 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Glass Milk Bottles

Word Box

design lid sealing glass

container bottle patented found

The first ______milk bottle patent was granted March 23, 1880. This

______was made of glass and had a tiny ______, also made of glass, with a tin clip intended for ______the lid. Today, very few examples of this ______can be found. A redesigned glass milk bottle was introduced and

______on September 24, 1884. This new ______housed a dome shaped tin cap. Examples of this bottle have been ______and are very valuable.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 20 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Cows

Word Box

common state Brown Swiss California day

people water one cows year

Cows must drink two gallons of fresh drinking ______in order to produce

______gallon of milk. Cows in ______produce more milk than any other ______in the United States. In one ______, that’s about 2,305 gallons of milk! One hundred twenty eight ______could have a delicious glass of milk each ______with that production. A variety of ______, an assortment of over exist in California. Some types of cows are Guernsey’s, ______, and Milking Shorthorns. The most ______of milking cows in California are the black and white Holstein.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 21 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Cows

Word Box

approximately markings after fingerprints 1,100

weigh Holsteins milk walking cow

Cows that produce ______must first be a mother. Jersey cows, when milking ______approximately 700 to 1,000 pounds. Holstein cows weigh anywhere from ______to 1,500 pounds! The spotted ______on a

Holstein cow are unique from ______to cow. In fact, their markings have been compared to a person’s ______or a snowflake. Newborn ______are up and ______about an hour ______their birth! They weigh

______100 pounds at birth.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 22 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Cows

Word Box

milking bones heifer Vitamin milking

year stored body cows servings

Baby ______are called calves. Female cows are called heifers when they turn one ______old. At about this time, the female ______weighs approximately 450 pounds to 500 pounds. The average ______cow produces enough milk to average 90 glass ______each day! When milk leaves the cow’s

______, it’s about 101 degrees Fahrenheit. After ______, the milk is cooled and ______at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk contains calcium and ______D. Both of these are needed to help keep the body’s

______and teeth strong.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 23 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

days Casein homogenized milk people

calcium store contained degrees called

From the time ______leaves the cow, it takes about two

______to arrive in the grocery store. At the grocery ______, milk is usually stored at 40 ______Fahrenheit or cooler. Milk contains something

______Casein. The ______is what makes milk white. Casein is a protein naturally ______in milk that contains calcium. It’s the protein rich

______that helps the body build muscle. Milk is generally pasteurized,

______, and fortified by the time it reaches the grocery store. The consumption of milk is important for ______of all ages!

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 24 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

germs stores skim 2% milk fortified

Vitamin cream milk cow’s several

Milk is generally pasteurized, homogenized, and ______before arriving in grocery stores. Pasteurization simply means that the ______has gone through a heating process to kill any ______that may exist in the milk when it left the

______body. Milk is mixed with ______during homogenization, helping to prevent water and cream from separating. Milk is fortified with ______

D. Some milk, such as low fat and ______milk, also contain Vitamin A. Milk comes in ______varieties. Whole milk, ______, 1% milk, and skim milk are usually found in grocery ______around the nation.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 25 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

bottled consume glasses products two

teeth healthy intake milk recommended

National Milk Day recognizes and celebrates the first time in history that

______was delivered in bottles. The original date of ______milk

delivery was January 11, 1878. Milk is very important for the ______development of teeth and bones. It’s recommended that youngsters between the ages of ______and eight consume three ______of milk a day. People 18 years and older continue to need milk and milk products for continued healthy ______and bones. It’s

______that individuals 18 years and older ______at lease four glasses of milk or milk ______daily. Have you had your recommended milk

______today?

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 26 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Interesting Facts

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consume cow make four one

pounds 1611 cups introduced milk

Cows can hold up to 25-50 ______of milk in their utter when milking.

Cows have ______stomachs that help their digestion. An average

______can produce up to 200,000 glasses of ______in their lifetime.

On average, to ______one pound of butter, 29 ______of milk are needed. Cows may ______approximately 117 gallons of water in

______week. According to the history of cows, cows were first

______to the United States in 1611. It was in ______that cows were introduced in Jamestown Colony.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 27 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

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experiments introduced trucks bottle Jamestown

reached Harvey shipment cows 1914

Cows were first ______to the United States in 1611. It was in 1611 that

______arrived in the ______Colony. By 1624, cows had

______Plymouth Colony. The delivery and ______of milk by rail car began in 1841. Pasteur investigations and ______began in 1856. Dr.

______Thatcher invented the milk ______in 1884. Trucks called tank ______weren’t introduced and used for milk transport until

______.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 28 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Louis Pasteur

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temperature pasteurization milk Pasteur helped

December process microorganisms harming discoveries

Louis Pasteur made discoveries that ______the world. He was born on

______12, 1822 in Done. Done, a region in Jura, is located in France. Louis

______discovered that small germs called ______caused many infectious diseases. His experimentations ______and lead to the process of pasteurization. Pasteurization is a ______used to heat food to a certain

______, killing the germs, yet without destroying or ______the food.

The ______collected from a cow goes through ______prior to arriving on store shelves.

Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). © 2004 Teachnology, Inc. 29 Name ______Date ______Theme: January Holidays Topic: Milk

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Milk

Word Box

regulate bones pressure vitamins potassium

chest milk protein body addition

Milk is a treasure ______of nutrition. In ______to calcium and protein, milk contains ______B12 and A. Milk also provides

______, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6. Magnesium and zinc are also contained in

______. Calcium is needed by the ______to help build strong teeth and ______. The ______contained in milk helps to build and repair muscle tissue. Potassium helps to ______the body’s blood ______.

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