TP8 Writing
Upper-Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide practice for writing direction in the context of a cooking recipe
Subsidiary Aims
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To revise students understanding of verbs related to cooking and sequential language
Procedure (35-45 minutes)
T asks Ss "Do you like to cook? What is your favorite meal to eat / cook?" | T gives demo by answering questions | T has Ss discuss in pairs for 2m OCFB
T hands out recipe model | T chests GDT and explains the tasks (matching definitions and ordering) | T tells Ss they will have 5m to do both activities individually | T has Ss compare answers for 2-3m | OCFB
T goes over M and F according to TLAS | T starts with CCQs for cooking verbs | T goes over measurement terms | T writes sentences on board for F
T chests blank recipe handout and explains that Ss will be creating their own recipe | T says Ss will have 10 minutes to complete writing | T reminds Ss to use their new language (sequential language, amounts of ingredients, and leave out articles if they want)
T chests checklist and explains that Ss will swap papers with someone, and use the checklist to see if their recipe follows the steps. | T tells Ss they should also make corrections to spelling or incorrect word uses if they see them | T tells Ss they can leave a nice note like "great job" or a smiley face | T gives Ss 4m to grade each others' papers | T tells Ss to return their papers and check their feedback for 2m | T has Ss share something about another S' recipe for OCFB
