Give instructions
In this exercise, you and your partner(s) will describe
how to make a well-known dish to the rest of the class. You must
not tell the class the name of the dish you are talking about. Your
classmates will then guess what dish you are discussing.
- Get into groups of 2-3.
- Decide what dish you want to describe. It should be a dish that
everyone can name. It can be a local or foreign dish.
- Together write down the steps to preparing the dish without
using the name of the dish in your instructions. Use phrases such
as 'this dish' instead.
- The teacher will circulate around the room to assure that each
group is working on a unique dish, and to help you with your instructions.
- Break up the instructions into steps so that each of you is
presenting an equal amount.
- When it comes time for your group to tell the class how to make
the dish, you must give your instructions without using notes.
Don't try to memorize your instructions word for word. Rather,
try to remember the keywords for each step, such as ingredients
and verbs.
Instructions for the rest of the class:
- Please do not interrupt the presenters to guess what they are
describing. Rather, wait until they are done presenting their
instructions, and then offer your guess.