New lesson plan: Exploring Cultural Diversity Through Food

Amelia Larina

Exploring Cultural Diversity Through Food - Pre-Intermediate level

Exploring Cultural Diversity Through Food
Pre-Intermediate level

Description

This lesson plan is designed for pre-intermediate English language learners and focuses on the theme of cultural diversity through the lens of food. Students will engage in a variety of language activities, including vocabulary building, listening comprehension, speaking, and a creative project. The goal is to improve students' language skills while fostering an appreciation for different cultures and their culinary traditions.

Materials

Vocabulary Building Handout:

Main Aims

The aim of this lesson is to enhance pre-intermediate English language learners' vocabulary, listening comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness skills. By exploring the theme of cultural diversity through food, students will expand their food-related vocabulary, improve their ability to understand spoken language, engage in discussions about cultural diversity, enhance their speaking and presentation skills, and participate in a creative project that fosters an appreciation for different cultures and their culinary traditions.

Subsidiary Aims

Promote Active Listening: Encourage students to actively listen to audio or video clips, enhancing their listening comprehension skills and ability to extract information from authentic spoken language. Strengthen Research Skills: Develop students' research skills as they investigate traditional dishes from various cultures, enabling them to gather and present information effectively. Cultural Awareness: Foster cultural awareness and tolerance by discussing the significance of cultural diversity and the role of food in different societies.

Procedure (45-59 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Task: Show a picture of a famous international dish on the board (e.g., sushi, pizza, curry). Ask students to discuss with a partner what they know about this dish, where it's from, and if they've ever tried it. Share some responses as a class.

Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide a model of the task and highlight useful words and phrases

Task (8-10 minutes) • To provide an opportunity to practice target productive skills

Task: In pairs or small groups, have students discuss their own favorite dishes from their countries or regions. Encourage them to use the vocabulary and phrases highlighted in the video. Each group should choose one dish to present to the class.

Planning (6-8 minutes) • To provide an opportunity to plan students' reports

Task: Provide students with a planning sheet where they can outline their presentations. Include sections for the dish's name, ingredients, preparation method, cultural significance, and a fun fact. Give them time to organize their thoughts and prepare a brief outline.

Report (6-8 minutes) • To allow students to report on how they did the task and how it went

Task: Each group presents their chosen dish to the class, following their outlines. Emphasize the use of the target language and encourage questions from other students after each presentation.

Language Analysis (6-8 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the task language

Task: Each group presents their chosen dish to the class, following their outlines. Emphasize the use of the target language and encourage questions from other students after each presentation.

Language Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with practice of the task language

Task: Provide a worksheet with sentences that use the target language from the lesson. Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the sentences correctly. Review and discuss the answers as a class.