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Let's do Lunch!

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    Read and Answer: "The Meaning of My Lunch"
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  • What did Nilsa's classmates do when they saw her eating sancocho de gallina?
    they stared at her and insulted her lunch
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  • What happened when Nilsa's classmates tried sancocho de gallina?
    Some liked it, some did not, and some were "in the middle".
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  • What is the central message of this story?
    We can be less judgemental about different cultures by trying new things.
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  • What details help you infer that Nilsa's family is from another country?
    The text says "a family member came to visit from Panama," and "back home."
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  • What does the word PONDERED mean at the top of page 2?
    thought about
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  • What does the word PORTION mean in the middle of page 2?
    serving, amount, or taste
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  • Why did Codi make a disgusted face as he brought the spoon up to his mouth?
    He assumed that he would not like the sancocho.
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  • In the text it says, "Suddenly she didn't feel hungry anymore." Why did Nilsa feel that way?
    She was embarrassed by the students' comments about her lunch.
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