Learn the basic vocabulary needed to complete an order for take-out or delivery pizza
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary needed to complete an order for take-out or delivery pizza. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 1-3) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Getting things done Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending instructions Getting things done Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. Practice the “I would like …” and “I’d lke …” constructions. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students understand the standard questions and answers and politeness formulas expected when ordering a take-out or delivery pizza in Canada. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students will learn words and phrases for ordering pizza (and take-out or delivery food in general). Students will practice this vocabulary in an open-ended role play. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn how to order take out or delivery pizza.
- What is pizza?
- What does “take out” mean?
- What does “delivery” mean?
- Do you ever order pizza from a restaurant?
- Can you name some pizza restaurants?
Skill-building activities
Skill-using tasks
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- Ordering pizza* 🎥 (Listen for vocabulary words and phrases.)
- What words or phrases did you hear in the video? What do they mean?*
- Audio, role play, and comprehension questions* 🔊
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
- Do you like pizza?
- How often do you eat pizza?
- What kind of pizza do you like?
- What are your favourite toppings?
- Do you usually order a small or large pizza?
- Do you just order pizza or do you also order a side dish?
- Do you usually order something to drink? If yes, what?
- Can anyone name some pizza restaurants?
- Where do you go for pizza? Why do you go there?
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