Description
Product Description (Global English – for your website):
Bring heart, culture, and real-life connection into your classroom with this Grade 9 reading comprehension resource designed for teachers worldwide.
Fathers & Teens on the Food Truck is a unique set of 10 fictional reading passages that follow heartfelt and sometimes emotional moments between fathers and their teenage children—while working together on multicultural food trucks.
Each story blends realistic dialogue, relatable conflict, and family growth, making this an ideal literacy tool for building reading skills, empathy, and cultural understanding.
What’s Included:
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10 short fiction passages (200–250 words each)
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3 standards-aligned multiple choice questions per story
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2 written response questions (open-ended)
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Vocabulary support + creative writing and discussion prompts
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Answer key with full explanations and reading standards
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One full-color illustration per episode to support engagement
Episode Summaries:
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The Burger Stand Breakdown – A broken grill leads to miscommunication and a quiet moment of forgiveness.
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Cold Brew and Quiet Moments – A slow morning opens the door to unspoken support between father and son.
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Taco Rush and Real Talk – Tension turns into trust after an honest conversation during a busy shift.
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The Noodle Line Pause – A daughter reconnects with her roots through her father’s shared cultural pride.
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Curry and Quiet Regrets – Frustration fades when a father finds a subtle way to show he’s proud.
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Midnight Diner, Morning Start – A missed school event turns into quiet healing through thoughtful food.
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The Sandwich Shop Decision – Encouragement from a father gives a teen the confidence to pursue a dream.
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The Falafel Fix – A lesson in family legacy helps a daughter rise above customer criticism.
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Rolling With the Dough – A burnt pizza crust teaches a teen that mistakes build resilience.
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Spices and Second Chances – Missteps in the kitchen give way to connection, laughter, and learning.
Key Features:
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Thoughtful, high-interest fiction for teens
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Perfect for ELA, SEL, cultural studies, and independent reading
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Supports critical thinking, reflection, and character analysis
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Created with international classrooms in mind
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Aligned with U.S. Common Core Standards (RL.9–10.1 to RL.9–10.4)
(Also adaptable to IB, IGCSE, and other global programs)
Ideal For:
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Teachers in Grades 9–10
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ESL/ELL classrooms using English as a learning medium
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Advisory periods, character-building units, and reading stations
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Global educators seeking realistic, relatable stories for teen readers
Conclusion:
Whether you’re teaching in the U.S., Asia, Europe, or beyond—this resource helps students connect with characters, think critically, and reflect on family and identity through powerful short fiction.
Let your students explore what it means to work together, disagree, and grow—one food truck at a time.
