Cooking State

The Newest Recipe Here!






Students, it's lots of fun reading a recipe in English! Simply click on "The Newest Recipe Here!" picture caption, at left, to see the latest recipe.  

Or, click on a title of any recipe from the list titled "Your recipes."  You choose which recipe you want to learn more about today!

After you read the recipe, write the ingredients on a list. Working with a classmate or independently, decide which category on this grocery shopping list chart is the correct category for each ingredient. Then create your shopping list. When you're finished writing your list, do a buddy-check with a classmate to check your answers, before your teacher checks your answers.

If you're in an English speaking country, bring your written list of ingredients when you shop for food. Then, write the name of the grocery store aisle or section where you actually found each ingredient. Did you know the correct category for each ingredient?

Practice these listing, categorizing and organizing skills again tomorrow, with a new recipe here. Now you're cooking!

Note to Teachers: Create your own ideas for ESL reading, speaking and writing activities by using recipes from the link above -- and the accompanying comments reviewing the recipe. And, remember: each month you'll find a NEW recipe posted!