Elena Makes Tortillas is a simple and engaging procedural text that follows Elena as she prepares tortillas using clear, step-by-step language. This early-level reader includes dual levels of text, combining narrative and recipe-style instructions, helping young readers make connections between storytelling and real-life activities. The illustrations and photographs support comprehension and sequence recognition, while verbs like “press”, “pat”, “cook”, and “roll” introduce children to procedural vocabulary. With high-frequency words such as “Some”, “it”, and “to”, and the use of exclamation for emphasis, this book is ideal for expressive reading and early writing models. The included recipe on the inside back cover invites hands-on learning opportunities, encouraging cultural awareness and real-world literacy skills. It is an excellent introduction to instructional texts, sequencing, and food-related themes.
Educational Benefits:
- Develops understanding of procedural text structure.
- Reinforces sequencing skills through clear steps and visuals.
- Introduces food preparation vocabulary in a child-friendly format.
- Builds confidence with high-frequency and simple CVC words.
Classroom Ideas:
- Create a class recipe book with students contributing their own favourite meals.
- Use the recipe to make tortillas in a supervised cooking activity.
- Sequence the tortilla-making process using pictures or captions.
- Discuss cultural foods and traditions related to tortillas.
Safety & Information:
- Suitable for ages 4–6
- Book dimensions: 16.5cm x 14.5cm; 12 pages
- Printed with non-toxic ink; food-themed illustrations only
- Recipe intended for adult-supervised use only
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