The document provides lesson objectives and activities for teaching students about typical foods that a Japanese monk might eat in a day. The lesson asks students to first come up with an example menu for a Japanese monk during guided practice. It then has students either read about common Japanese foods aloud or silently before reviewing the main foods eaten in Japan. For independent practice, students read about Japanese foods and answer questions and create their own sample menu for a Japanese monk's daily meals. Optionally, students can further research a typical Japanese meal to prepare and share samples with the class.

1. Assignment
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Lesson 9, Vegetarianism
Tribal Diet C
Japanese cuisine
Food of Japan
Objective: The students will be able to make up a menu for one day that a
typical Japanese monk might eat.
Guided Practice:
1. Have the students come up with a menu for one day that a typical
Japanese monk might eat. Write the menu on the chalkboard as the meals
are mentioned.
2. Either read the paragraphs on Japanese food orally or have the students
read it silently to themselves.
3. Review with the class the main food that Japanese eat.
Independent Practice:
1. Read the paragraphs on Japanese food and answer the questions.
2. Create a menu for a day that a Japanese monk might eat.
Optional Extensions:
The students will research what a typical Japanese 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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