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The document outlines a lesson plan titled 'Cooking Together: Fruit Salad' aimed at teaching kitchen-related vocabulary and cooking instructions in English. It includes activities for vocabulary expansion, speaking, listening, and physical engagement, culminating in students making and describing their own fruit salads. The plan emphasizes interactive learning through step-by-step instructions and encourages students to use full sentences while describing their actions.

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Cooking Together

The document outlines a lesson plan titled 'Cooking Together: Fruit Salad' aimed at teaching kitchen-related vocabulary and cooking instructions in English. It includes activities for vocabulary expansion, speaking, listening, and physical engagement, culminating in students making and describing their own fruit salads. The plan emphasizes interactive learning through step-by-step instructions and encourages students to use full sentences while describing their actions.

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Session Title: Cooking Together: Fruit Salad

●​ To practice kitchen-related vocabulary, following instructions, and describing


actions in English.
●​ To make a fruit salad together, encouraging students to use imperative verbs,
sequencing words, and full sentences in a fun and interactive setting.

Objectives

1.​ Vocabulary Expansion: Learn kitchen-related vocabulary (e.g., knife, bowl, spoon,
fruit, chop, mix).
2.​ Speaking Skills: Practice using imperative verbs (e.g., "Peel the banana," "Mix the
fruit") and giving step-by-step instructions.
3.​ Listening Skills: Understand and follow simple instructions related to cooking.
4.​ Sequencing: Follow the steps in the right order (first, next, then, finally).
5.​ Physical Engagement: Get students involved by having them mimic actions and
verbally describe what they are doing.

Lesson Plan

1. Warm-Up: Let’s Talk About Food! (10 Minutes)

Activity: What’s Your Favorite Fruit?

1.​ How It Works:​

○​ Start by asking each student to name their favorite fruit and show a picture
of fruits (e.g., apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, etc.).
○​ Ask questions like:
■​ "What’s your favorite fruit?"
■​ "What color is the banana?"
■​ "Can you show me your favorite fruit?"
2.​ Interactive Turn:​

○​ Ask each student to describe their favorite fruit in a full sentence:


■​ "I like bananas. They are yellow."
■​ "I like strawberries. They are red."

Purpose:
●​ Engages students in conversation and prepares them for the fruit salad activity.
●​ Activates their knowledge of fruit vocabulary.

2. Vocabulary Introduction: Kitchen Tools and Fruit (10 Minutes)

Activity: Let’s Learn the Words!

1.​ How It Works:​

○​ Show pictures or demonstrate simple kitchen tools (e.g., knife, spoon, bowl,
chopping board).
○​ Introduce fruits we will use in the salad:
■​ Banana, apple, grape, orange, strawberry.
○​ Action Verbs: Teach verbs like chop, peel, cut, mix, stir.
○​ Show how to use each tool and ask students to repeat the words:
■​ "This is a knife. Can you say knife?"
■​ "This is a spoon. Can you say spoon?"
■​ "We are chopping the apple. Can you say chop?"
2.​ Interactive Turn:​

○​ Have students repeat the words and actions:


■​ "Can you pretend to peel a banana?"
■​ "Can you pretend to chop an apple?"

Purpose:

●​ Builds relevant vocabulary for cooking.


●​ Reinforces action verbs and kitchen tools that will be used in the activity.

3. Cooking Together: Fruit Salad (20 Minutes)

Activity: Make a Fruit Salad Together

1.​ How It Works:​

○​ Provide a list of ingredients (e.g., bananas, apples, grapes, oranges,


strawberries).
○​ Step-by-Step Instructions:
■​ "First, wash the fruit."
■​ "Next, peel the banana."
■​ "Then, chop the fruit into small pieces."
■​ "After that, put the fruit in a big bowl."
■​ "Finally, mix the fruit together."
2.​ Interactive Turn:​
○​ Encourage students to verbally follow the steps as they work:
■​ "First, wash the fruit. Next, peel the banana."
■​ "Then, chop the apple."
○​ Encourage students to ask questions if they are unsure:
■​ "Can I use a knife to chop the apple?"
■​ "What do we do next?"
3.​ Teacher’s Role:​

○​ Model the actions and speak clearly:


■​ "I’m peeling the banana. Now, I will chop it."
■​ "Now we mix everything together."
○​ Provide assistance if needed, but encourage independence in following
instructions.

Purpose:

●​ Builds sequencing and comprehension by following instructions.


●​ Reinforces kitchen vocabulary and action verbs.
●​ Provides an opportunity for speaking practice in a real-life context.

4. Group Activity: My Fruit Salad (10 Minutes)

Activity: Describe Your Fruit Salad

1.​ How It Works:​

○​ After making the fruit salad, each student will describe their salad:
■​ "I made a fruit salad with bananas, strawberries, and grapes."
■​ "I chopped the banana and the apple."
■​ "I mixed the fruit together."
2.​ Interactive Turn:​

○​ Encourage students to share their fruit salad with the class and use full
sentences.
○​ Ask questions like:
■​ "What fruit did you use?"
■​ "How did you chop the fruit?"

Purpose:

●​ Reinforces the use of descriptive language.


●​ Gives students a chance to speak in full sentences and describe their actions.

5. Cool-Down: Reflection and Review (5 Minutes)

Activity: What Did You Make?


1.​ How It Works:​

○​ Ask each student to reflect on what they made:


■​ "What fruit did you put in your salad?"
■​ "What do you like about your fruit salad?"
2.​ Teacher’s Role:​

○​ Encourage them to speak in full sentences:


■​ "I put bananas and apples in my fruit salad."
■​ "My fruit salad is yummy!"

Purpose:

●​ Reinforces vocabulary and sequencing through a reflective, interactive activity.


●​ Ends the session on a positive, engaging note.

What to Ask Students to Prepare Before Class

1.​ Gather Ingredients (Optional):​

○​ Ask students to have simple ingredients ready for the fruit salad (e.g.,
bananas, apples, grapes, strawberries, or any fruit they like).
○​ If students don't have the ingredients, they can still participate by watching
and mimicking the steps.
2.​ Prepare Kitchen Tools:​

○​ Ask students to have basic tools available (e.g., spoon, knife, chopping board,
bowl).
○​ Ensure parents assist with sharp tools.

Examples of Phrases for Students

For Giving Instructions:

●​ "First, wash the fruit."


●​ "Next, peel the banana."
●​ "Then, chop the apple."
●​ "Finally, mix the fruit together."

For Describing the Process:

●​ "I am chopping the banana."


●​ "I am mixing the fruit."
●​ "I made a fruit salad."
Teacher’s Encouragement Phrases

●​ "Great job, you made a delicious fruit salad!"


●​ "Well done, Sarah! You used all the steps perfectly!"
●​ "Your fruit salad looks amazing, Ali!"
●​ "Fantastic work, you followed all the instructions!"

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