**Lesson Plan: Giving Instructions for Cooking (ESL - Intermediate Level)**

**Objective:**

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to give clear and coherent instructions for cooking a
simple recipe.

**Materials Needed:**

- Whiteboard and markers or a digital whiteboard

- Printed recipe cards or handouts with a simple recipe

- Visual aids (pictures or illustrations of cooking utensils and ingredients)

- Timer or stopwatch

- Optional: Cooking ingredients and utensils for a demonstration

**Time:**

60 minutes

**Procedure:**

**1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):**

- Show pictures or illustrations of various cooking utensils and ingredients on the board or screen.

- Ask students to identify the items and discuss their uses. Encourage them to use vocabulary related
to cooking.

**2. Introduction to Giving Instructions (10 minutes):**

- Explain to students that they will be learning how to give clear instructions for cooking a simple
recipe.

- Discuss the importance of using clear and precise language when giving instructions.
 - Provide examples of imperative verbs (e.g., chop, mix, stir) and sequencing words (e.g., first, next,
then) used in recipes.

**3. Model the Task (10 minutes):**

- Present a simple recipe to the class (e.g., scrambled eggs, fruit salad).

- Demonstrate how to give instructions step by step, using the recipe as a guide.

- Emphasize the use of imperative verbs and sequencing words to organize the instructions.

**4. Guided Practice (15 minutes):**

- Divide the class into pairs or small groups.

- Distribute printed recipe cards or handouts with a simple recipe to each group.

- Instruct students to take turns giving instructions for preparing the recipe to their partner(s).

- Encourage students to use the language of giving instructions and to help each other if needed.

**5. Controlled Practice (15 minutes):**

- Have each group choose a spokesperson to give instructions to the class.

- The spokesperson should read the recipe aloud and explain each step while the rest of the group
follows along.

- Encourage the class to ask questions for clarification if necessary.

**6. Production Activity (5 minutes):**

- Ask students to imagine they are writing a recipe for a cookbook.

- In pairs or individually, have them write down the instructions for a simple recipe of their choice,
using the language and structure learned in the lesson.

**7. Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**

- Review the key vocabulary and phrases related to giving instructions for cooking.
 - Ask students to reflect on the importance of clear communication when following or giving
instructions.

- Encourage students to practice giving instructions at home when cooking or baking.

**Extension Activity (Optional):**

- Organize a cooking demonstration in class where students can follow along with the instructions given
by the teacher or a guest speaker.

- Have students create their own cooking show videos where they demonstrate how to prepare a recipe
and give instructions using English.

**Note to Teacher:**

- Monitor students closely during practice activities to ensure they are using appropriate language and
providing clear instructions.

- Provide feedback and corrections as needed to help students improve their communication skills.