This document discusses a class about snacks that will include talking about different types of snacks from around the world, comparing snacks, and discussing snacks other countries. It provides discussion questions to engage students on topics like their definitions and favorites of snacks, finding comfort in snacks, preferences on types of snacks, and unusual snacks eaten in other countries.
This document discusses a class about snacks that will include talking about different types of snacks from around the world, comparing snacks, and discussing snacks other countries. It provides discussion questions to engage students on topics like their definitions and favorites of snacks, finding comfort in snacks, preferences on types of snacks, and unusual snacks eaten in other countries.
This document discusses a class about snacks that will include talking about different types of snacks from around the world, comparing snacks, and discussing snacks other countries. It provides discussion questions to engage students on topics like their definitions and favorites of snacks, finding comfort in snacks, preferences on types of snacks, and unusual snacks eaten in other countries.
This document discusses a class about snacks that will include talking about different types of snacks from around the world, comparing snacks, and discussing snacks other countries. It provides discussion questions to engage students on topics like their definitions and favorites of snacks, finding comfort in snacks, preferences on types of snacks, and unusual snacks eaten in other countries.
Warm-up - What kind of snacks are popular in your country?
- Do you eat different foods depending on the
season or weather?
- How do you choose which snacks to eat?
- Do you have a midnight snack?
And you can quote me… Read and answer the questions.
"Everyone I know is looking for solace, hope and
And you a tasty snack." -- Maira Kalman can - What does this quote mean to you? quote - Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me… - How do you find solace?
- Where do you find hope?
- What advice would you give someone who was going
through a difficult period in their lives?
- Are there any tasty treats related to comfort in your
country? Speak your mind. Share your thoughts and opinions.
Which is better?
- A pre-packaged snack or preparing a snack yourself? Speak
- A salty snack or a sweet snack? your - Snacking throughout the day or eating meals at specific times? mind. - An apple, a yogurt, a chocolate bar, or a protein bar? Imagine that! As a class, create a story.
As a group, create a story. Your country’s
government has decided to make new laws concerning snacks. They have asked you to become involved in the process. Decide the Imagine details. that! Think about:
- What snacks will now be prohibited? Why?
- What snacks will be restricted? Why? - What snacks will be allowed? Why? - How will these new snacking laws be enforced? - What will the name of this new government department be? Answer me this! Take turns asking each other questions.
1. What popular snacks have been influenced by
different countries? Which of these are your favorite? Answer 2. How have the types of snacks people eat changed over the last few decades in your country? Why do you think this happened? me this! 3. Describe a common daily menu for people in your country. What is common to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks? What time are these meals usually eaten?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
restricting the advertising and sale of unhealthy snacks to children? Before you go! Here’s some cultural fun:
Around the world, people have different
Before you snacking preferences. In Japan, you can munch on Kanikko, tiny whole crabs, or garlic chocolate. go! In Russia, you can enjoy dried wild fish and cheese-filled pancakes. Harkal, fermented shark meat, can be found Iceland.
People eat toasted grasshoppers in Thailand and
Mexico. Fried tarantula is a specialty of Cambodia. Pickled pig’s feet are yet another delicacy found in Ireland, Korea and Mexico.
- Have you tried any of these unusual snacks?
- Would you try any of these snacks? Why or why not? - Does your country have an unusual specialty snack? Tell the class about it. Wrap-up Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up 1. What did you like most today?