LA ISK- Unit 2- Eat to live or Live to eat- week 8

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LANGUAGE ACQUISISTION

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Unit 1 title: Eat to live or live to eat

      

     Global concept: Identities and Relationships

     Key concept: communication

      Related concept: Meaning, Purpose, Culture

Statement of inquiry:

Communicating through analysis and argument can shape our choices and convey messages about our cultural values and personal priorities.

Look back at the previous lessons

Think about countable and uncountable nouns. Name a few examples.

I have a few apples. True/False

We don't have many sugar left. False/True

I need to get some air. True/False

I don't have many money to buy a sandwich. True/False

Goals

By the end of this lesson, 

I will be able to explain how food choices and eating habits reflect cultural identity and traditions.

I will be able to use adjectives in a sentence to describe food.

What is culture?

The Cultural Iceberg

What is visible above the water?

What is hidden beneath the surface?

Food

Traditions

Values

Clothing

Beliefs

Language

Attitude

Music

Reading p.60

Read the text on p. 60

How does the food we eat, and the way we eat it, reflect our culture?

Take a look at the images on p. 60 showing the celebration of different festivals from around the world.
What do they have in common?

(food adjectives)
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Adjectives to talk about food

Examples:

This soup is salty.

I like fried  potatoes.

Those cakes are delicious.

DESCRIBING FOOD

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

Put the words below in the correct group: positive or negative

fresh

juicy

awful

delicious

crunchy

tasteless

sour

mouth-watering

bitter

tasty

disgusting

sweet

Watch and listen

You will watch a video about Food Festivals Around the World.

Listen carefully and write down as many adjectives as you hear or read.

Write a 20-30 word description of food’s role in your family and culture.

Who is at the table and what is their roles?
What food is eaten? Why is it important in your culture?
Use adjectives in your text.

Here are a few examples. 

Find the food adjectives 

Example 1:

Every weekend, my family sits together for a big meal. My mother prepares delicious homemade pasta, a tradition passed down for generations. Sharing food keeps our culture and warm connections alive.

Example 2:

During celebrations, my family enjoys sweet and savory dishes like stuffed grape leaves and crispy baklava. My grandparents tell heartwarming stories while we eat, making each meal a special cultural experience.

Example 3:

Every Sunday, we gather around the table. My father grills juicy, spiced meats, while my mother makes fresh bread. Our meals reflect our rich culture, bringing warm connections to our family.

Example 4:

At our festival dinners, we enjoy flavorful rice dishes and spiced stews. My grandmother prepares everything with great love, reminding us of our strong heritage and the importance of family traditions.

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