Eating Out Unit 5 Lesson 4
Year 3 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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Students will be able to accurately use the target language "Can I have a plate of...," "Can I have a slice of...," and "Can I have a bag of..." to order food.
Subsidiary Aims
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Students will be able to respond appropriately to food orders ("Yes, of course."). Students will be able to identify and differentiate between "plate," "slice," and "bag." Students will be able to participate actively and confidently in classroom activities.
Procedure (27-35 minutes)
What's for Lunch? Engage students in a short conversation about their favorite foods. Ask questions like: "What do you like to eat for lunch?" "Do you like fruit?" "What's your favorite snack?" Encourage students to share their answers with the class.
The Cafe Menu Create a simple "cafe menu" on the board with pictures of different foods (plate of chicken, slice of pizza, bag of chips, etc.). Narrate a scenario where a child is ordering from the menu: "The child looks at the menu and says, 'Can I have a plate of chicken, please?' The waiter says, 'Yes, of course.'" Repeat the scenario with different food items, emphasizing the target language.
Say it Right Write the following sentences on the board: "I want chicken." "Can I have a plate of chicken?" Remind students the difference between the two sentences and why "Can I have..." is more polite.
Charades Divide the class into two teams. One student from each team acts out an action related to a food item (e.g., pretending to eat a slice of pizza). Their team must guess the food and then correctly say the phrase "Can I have a slice of pizza?" The first team to correctly guess and say the phrase earns a point.
Simon Says Play a game of "Simon Says" using the target language. For example: "Simon Says, 'Can I have a plate of chicken?'" (Students repeat) "Can I have a slice of pizza?" (Students remain silent) "Simon Says, 'Can I have a bag of grapes?'" (Students repeat) Continue with different food items and phrases.
Cafe Role-Play Divide the class into pairs. One student plays the role of the customer, the other plays the role of the cafe worker. Students use the target language to order food and drinks. Encourage creativity and natural conversation.