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Food, music and lights
Discover Term 1: Axis 2, Chapter 4
GoalTell about Egyptian traditions using the five senses.
New words
koshari · a dish with rice, lentils and tomato sauceful · soft cooked beans, often eaten with flatbreadlantern · a lamp that children carry in Ramadaninstrument · something we play to make music
Explanation
Every place has its own traditions. In Egypt many families eat ful and flatbread for breakfast. Koshari is a favourite dish. In Ramadan, children carry colourful lanterns. Music is part of many celebrations. People play instruments such as drums and flutes. We use our five senses to enjoy a celebration. We see the lights, hear the music, smell the bread, taste the food and feel the soft cloth.
Worked examples
Farida’s family eats ful and flatbread for breakfast. Ful is made of soft beans.
In Ramadan, Seif carries a colourful lantern with his cousins. The lantern gives a soft light.
At a family party, Habiba hears a drum and a flute. A drum and a flute are instruments.
Class activity
Celebration senses. Think of a celebration you know. Say: “I see …, I hear …, I smell …, I taste …, I feel …”. Draw what you see and hear. Then tell a friend.
Practice
1
What is koshari made with?
Rice, lentils and tomato sauce.
2
Which part of the body do we use to smell fresh bread? Say the letter.
B.
3
Which two make music? Say the letters.
A and C.
4
Which breakfast food is made from beans?
Ful.