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Lesson 9, Vegetarianism
Tribal Diet A
Nepali cuisine
Food of Nepal
Objective: The students will be able to make up a menu for one day that a
typical Nepalese might eat.
Guided Practice:
1. Have the students come up with a menu for one day that a typical
American might eat. Write the menu on the chalkboard as the meals are
mentioned.
2. Either read the paragraphs on Nepalese food orally or have the students
read it silently to themselves.
3. Review with the class the main food that Nepalese eat.
Independent Practice:
1. Read the paragraphs on Nepalese food and answer the questions.
2. Create a menu for a day that a typical Nepalese person might eat.
Optional Extensions:
The students will research what a typical Nepalese meal might be like,
including all the courses. Have the students prepare the meal at home and
bring in samples for the class.
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