Benefits of Communal Eating

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about how eating with other people is more beneficial than eating alone. This lesson includes vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
habits
food
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

regardless
host
portion
risk
metabolic
communal
ancient
commitment
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