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What is the genre of The Story of Salt?
Informational
What is the author's purpose for The Story of Salt?
The author's purpose is to inform readers about the history of salt.
Why are we learning about The Story of Salt?
We are learning about the story of salt to understand the importance of salt in the world.
Name one daily use of salt.
Adding salt to our food.
Who is the illustrator of The Story of Salt?
S. D. Schiller
Name 3 uses of salt around the world.
-Using salt to preserve food when there were no refrigerators.
-Mummification
-Salt for taming animals.
-Converting milk/cheese or beef/ham/bacon.
The illustration of a man salting the world is symbolic rather than realistic. What does that mean?
It represents the most powerful country and how it is in charge of salt around the world.
Can humans survive without salt?
No
Can animals survive without salt?
No
Has salt helped shape the world we have today? Why?
Yes, salt was used around the world for many different things. For example; food preservation, mummification, and converting foods (beef/ham, milk/cheese).
Salt can symbolize ___________, __________, and _______________.
Wealth, power, and domination.
Who is Mark Kurlanski?
The author of the book The Story of Salt?
How many grams of salt does an adult human body need?
250g
Who is S. D. Schindler?
The illustrator of the Story of Salt?
What is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's nickname?
Mahatma
Did reading this book change the way you think about salt? How?
Answers may vary, as long as students can give a detailed explanation of their thinking they will receive credit.
What message does Mark Kurlansky want readers to understand about the world?
A single substance such as salt has influenced cultures, politics, national economies, and international relations.
What do the sidebars, diagrams, and maps provide to the story?
Additional information about salt
Why do you think the author included the episode of Gandhi's protest in this book?
Answers may vary, if students provide a detailed explanation they will receive credit.
Who was Mohandas Gandhi?
Indian leader who influenced civilians to create peaceful protests against unjust treatment.