1. The Farmer and the Cow A Chinese story by Carol Shields Lesson Aims: To understand the differences in religious practices across different cultures Lesson Objectives: Research food practices in Buddhism Choose adjectives to describe a person’s qualities

2. Word ifutafhl merraf in hau tonecdent vatsher termak febe nerghu Jumble ulemJb Faithful Farmer Ah Niu Contented Harvest Market Beef Hunger

3. Internet Research Find out 3 to 5 key facts about animals and the Buddhist religion that help explain why Ah Niu chose to not kill his cow This website will help you: Buddhist Animal Ethics

4. Comprehension Questions 1. What did Ah Niu usually sell in the market? 2. Why didn’t the crops grow one year? 3. Why was Ah Niu so upset when he thought he would have to eat his cow? 4. Give 3 reasons why Ah Niu decided not to eat his cow. 5. What would have happened if he had eaten his cow?

5. Caring Patient Practical Hopeful Merciful