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Series CoversTalking Points     Level 2: Unit 3

What's cooking?

Time: 20–25 minutes
Activity type: Small-group puzzle
Preparation: Click here to download the Talking point activity.
Make one copy of Talking point 3 for every two students. Cut in half. Cut both recipes into strips and shuffle.

  1. Have students form pairs. Give each pair the top half of the handout and one set of recipe cards (steps for both recipes should be together).
  2. Explain that there are recipes for two different dishes: pancakes and chili con carne. The directions for both dishes are mixed up. Students have to work together to separate the steps and put the directions for each recipe in the correct order.
  3. Give students 10 minutes to complete the task.
  4. When students finish, have pairs combine to form groups of four and compare their recipes.
  5. Go over the directions for each recipe with the class, and ask for volunteers to write them on the board. Encourage students to try making the dishes at home.