Thoughtful discussion about a selected text provides students with opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking and comprehension. See the lesson plan at www.oise.utoronto.ca/balancedliteracydiet/Recipe/50098/ and do a virtual tour of this teacher’s classroom at www.oise.utoronto.ca/balancedliteracydiet/56EHB.html. Also go to www.LitDiet.org for more free teaching activities and virtual classroom tours.