Warm-Up (5 minutes): Sharing Homework Findings

Activity: Partner Sharing

• Instructions: “Show your partner the picture or description you brought for homework and explain what you wrote. Talk about the dish, its ingredients, and why it’s special. Be ready to answer questions your partner may have.”

Introduction to Writing About Food (10 minutes): How to Describe a Meal

Activity: Group Discussion and Examples

• Instructions: “When describing a meal, think about these key points:
  1. Ingredients: What is it made of?*
  2. Taste and texture: How does it taste or feel when you eat it? Is it spicy, sweet, creamy, crunchy?*
  3. Preparation: How is it cooked or prepared?*
  4. Personal connection: Why do you like it? Does it remind you of something special?”*

Example:
“One of my favorite meals is homemade pizza. It is made with dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and toppings like mushrooms and olives. The crust is crispy, and the cheese melts in your mouth. My family always makes it together on weekends, which makes it special for me.”

Writing Assignment (30 minutes): Describing Your Favorite Meal

Activity: Independent Writing

• Instructions:
  “Write about your favorite meal. Use the following structure to guide your writing:
  1. Name of the dish.
  2. Ingredients used to make it.
  3. How it is prepared (if you know).
  4. How it tastes or feels (e.g., spicy, creamy, crunchy).
  5. Why you like it or any special memory connected to it.
     Write at least 6-8 sentences. Be as descriptive as possible.”

Peer Review (10 minutes): Feedback and Improvement

Activity: Partner Feedback

• Instructions:
  “Exchange your written description with a partner. Read their work and give feedback:
  1. One positive comment: What did you like about their description? (e.g., ‘I liked how you described the taste—it sounds delicious!’)
  2. One suggestion for improvement: What could make it better? (e.g., ‘Maybe you could add more detail about how it is prepared.’)”

Assessment

• Collect and assess students’ written descriptions for:
  1. Use of descriptive language (e.g., adjectives like “crispy,” “savory,” or “flavorful”).
  2. Inclusion of key elements (ingredients, preparation, taste, and personal connection).
  3. Sentence structure and clarity.

Homework: Reflecting on Food and Culture

Activity: Cultural Reflection

• Instructions:
  “Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about what you learned from reading or hearing about different cuisines in class. Consider these questions:
  1. Why do you think food is an important part of culture?
  2. What surprised you or interested you about other cuisines?
  3. How can learning about food bring people from different cultures together?”