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Taco Friday is a widespread tradition in Norway.
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In Norway, Fridays are special days. Families come together to eat something yummy called tacos. This special day is called "Taco Friday." They buy taco kits from the store to make them. Tacos are very popular in Norway now.

People choose different things to put on their tacos. Some like cheese and some like tomatoes. Everyone enjoys making their own tacos. Kids have fun choosing their toppings. Tacos have become a big part of life in Norway.

Original news source: How tacos became Norway's national comfort food (BBC)

🎧 Listen:

πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. Norway
2. Friday
3. families
4. tacos
5. meal
6. store
7. popular
8. toppings
9. cheese
10. tomatoes

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

1. Say hello and ask each student how they are feeling today.
2. Ask students what food they like to eat with their family.
3. Play a quick game of 'I Spy' using colors in the classroom.
4. Let students guess what special day it is in Norway (hint: food).
5. Sing a simple song about food and eating together.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

1. What day is special in Norway for eating tacos?

2. What meal do families come together to eat?

3. Where do people buy taco kits?

4. What are two common taco toppings?

5. Why do kids love Taco Friday?

6. Are tacos popular in Norway?

7. What have tacos become a big part of?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In Norway, Fridays are special days. Families together to eat something yummy called . This special day is "Taco Friday." They buy taco kits from the store to them. Tacos are very popular in Norway now. People different things to put on their tacos. Some like cheese and some like tomatoes. enjoys making their own tacos. Kids have fun choosing their toppings. have a big part of life in Norway.

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is your favorite food to eat with your family?
2. Do you like tacos? Why or why not?
3. What toppings would you choose for your taco?
4. Why do you think people like 'Taco Friday'?
5. What special days do you have with your family?
6. Have you ever made food with your parents? What did you make?
7. What is your favorite part of making tacos?
8. Do you like to try new foods? Why?
9. How important is it to eat together with your family?
10. What foods are special in your country?
11. How often does your family eat together?
12. What is one food you wish you could eat every Friday?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. Norway
2. Friday
3. families
4. tacos
5. meal
6. store
7. popular
8. toppings
9. cheese
10. tomatoes

Meanings

(A) Groups of people related by blood
(B) A dairy product, often yellow or white
(C) A place to buy things
(D) Red juicy fruit, often in salads
(E) The day after Thursday
(F) A Mexican dish with a folded tortilla
(G) Things put on top of food
(H) Liked by many people
(I) A country in Europe
(J) Food eaten at one time, breakfast, lunch, or dinner

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. In Norway, every Friday is a ______.
(a) special day
(b) school day
(c) rainy day
(d) sleepy day
2. Families eat ______ on Fridays.
(a) pizza
(b) tacos
(c) cake
(d) pasta
3. Tacos in Norway are ______.
(a) too salty
(b) not tasty
(c) brand new
(d) very popular
4. People buy taco kits from the ______.
(a) school
(b) park
(c) store
(d) beach
5. Common taco toppings include ______.
(a) ice cream
(b) peanut butter
(c) apples
(d) cheese and tomatoes
6. Kids love tacos because they can ______.
(a) ride them
(b) make their own
(c) play music
(d) watch TV
7. Tacos have become ______ in Norwegian life.
(a) a big part
(b) a hidden secret
(c) scary
(d) forgotten
8. Families choose their favorite ______ for tacos.
(a) colors
(b) games
(c) toppings
(d) books

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

1. Tacos are a big part of Norwegian life.
2. Common taco toppings are cheese and tomatoes.
3. Taco kits are bought from the store.
4. Tacos in Norway have become rare.
5. Kids dislike making their own tacos.
6. In Norway, Fridays are ordinary days.
7. People choose different things for their tacos.
8. Families eat pizza on Fridays.

Writing Questions:

1. Describe your favorite food to eat with your family.
2. Why is it fun to make your own taco?
3. What toppings would you put on your taco and why?
4. Write about a special day you have with your family.
5. What do you like about eating together with your family?

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