Reading ComprehensionUnderstand and analyze the differences

among various categories of informational materials (e.g., textbooks, newspapers, instructional manual, signs) in terms of their structure and purpose.

Word Analysis & Systematic Vocabulary Development

Clarify word meaning through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast

The students will be able to understand the format for following a simple recipe.

The students will be able to read and follow the directions of a simple recipe.

The students will be able to explain the directions of a simple recipe to another person.

The students will recognize and record verbs in the recipe directions

The students will write a recipe using effective transitions and verbs

The students will engage in a hands-on experience of performing a simple cooking lesson.

Do you like to cook? Why/Why not? Who taught you to cook? What are your favorite foods/dishes to cook?Do you think it is important for both men and

women to know how to cook? Why/Why not?

Students generate key words that they have read in recipes such as:

Ingredients, directions, stove, microwave, oven,cook, bake, mix, beat, stir, sift, together, add, etc.

Have students help define what they mean.

Discuss definitions with your partner.

Mix Stir

Chop Slice

Separate Peel

Using the “real” packaged food directions and cookbooks, students will write a real or fictional recipe on a recipe card.

Students will use the format of a recipe. Use vocabulary from the lesson, stir, mix,

grade, etc.