What s What s Cookin Cookin Good Lookin Lookin Our Classroom Cookbook A Lesson in Expository, Persuasive and Procedural Texts
What s Cookin Good Lookin Our Classroom Cookbook A Lesson in Expository, Persuasive and Procedural Texts During this Unit of Study, students will: Practice the writing process (ongoing) Interview your family about traditions and cooking (last night s homework assignment) Make a recipe with your family (OPTIONAL - Not everyone inherits family recipes, some people create their own) Learn to write a recipe Learn to write an expository text Share your traditions/recipe with the class Take pictures and/or draw illustrations about your recipe and tradition Publish a digital and/or bound cookbook with classmates! The project will be done in six (6) parts: Part 1: Brainstorming and Interviewing Part 2: Writing a recipe Part 3: Writing expository text: A History of Your Recipe Part 4: Illustrations Part 5: Persuasive Writing How to Make your Research Persuasive Part 6: Advertise Your Recipe (Including the Recipe Name, Slogan, Ingredients, cost, audience, company logo and design) The project will include the following expository text structures (a fancy way of saying how you will organize your writing) [NOTE: Teacher can refer to the attached Informational Text Structures Posters and Handout]: 1) Description: The author describes a topic. (You will describe what type of recipe you are writing about) 2) Sequence: The author uses numerical or chronological order to list items or events. (You will list the order in which your recipe is to be made) 3) Compare/Contrast: The author compares and contrasts two or more similar events, topics, or objects. (You will show ways that your recipe is similar to another one and how your recipe is different from it) 4) Cause/Effect: The author describes one or more causes and then describes the resulting effects. (You will explain the benefits and advantages of trying/eating your recipe) 5) Problem/Solution: The author poses a problem or question and then gives the answer. (You will explain possible problems that users may face when using your recipe and the possible solutions to them) In the rough draft portion of the project you will use the following Thinking Maps to organize your thoughts and ideas [NOTE: Teacher can refer to the attached Using Thinking Maps to Manage Informational Text document]: Description Bubble Map Sequencing Flow Map Compare/Contrast Double Bubble Map Cause/Effect Multi-Flow Map Problem/Solution Multi-Flow Map
Look for and use the following Signal Words/Phrases for the Expository Text types that you will be using: Description: for example, characteristics, for instance, such as, is, like, including, to illustrate Sequence: first, second, third, later, next, before, then, finally, after, when, later, since, now, previously Compare/Contrast: however, nevertheless, on the other hand, but, similarly, although, also, in contrast, different, alike, same as, either/or, in the same way, just like, just as, likewise, in comparison, whereas, yet Cause/Effect: in-then, reasons why, as a result, therefore, because, consequently, since, so that, for, hence, due to, thus, this led to Problem/Solution: problem is, dilemma is, if-then, because, so that, question/answer, puzzle is solved Persuasive Language techniques used in Advertising and Persuasive Writing: Rule of 3: repeat something three times to make the reader pay attention- It s an exciting, thrilling and a roller coaster of a trip! Emotive Language: powerful words that stir emotion in the reader - helpless, heartless, barbaric etc Rhetorical Questions: questions that do not need an answer but make the reader think. Could you let these poor dogs starve to death? Statistics: providing evidence to prove to the reader that what you are saying is true! 99% of customers agree that Personal Pronouns: using you and we to get the reader involved. Imagery: creating a picture in the reader s head.
EXAMPLE of Completed Project Part 1: Brainstorming and Interviewing Favorite Recipe Interview Form Part 2: Writing a recipe (http://tipnut.com/free-printable-recipe-cards-a-nice-collection/) Lazy Lasagna Recipe information: This kid-friendly dinner option tastes traditional but takes way less time than a classic lasagna recipe. My daughter and I started making this meal together when she was just 4 years old. It was easy to make and it helped her learn how to measure using the measuring cups and spoons. We usually make lemonade, slushes or sweet tea to go along with it and we also like to have some Garlic Bread to help scoop up every last bit of pasta sauce. Get ready to enjoy the best Lasagna EVER!!! NOTE: Picture on Recipe Card can include a picture of your dish, picture of you with family members, clip art of dish, etc. Hands On Time: 10 minutes Ready In: 30 minutes People it can Feed: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup minced onion 2 carrots, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional) 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1 (14-ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli, unthawed 1 (14-ounce) jar marinara sauce ½ pound sliced provolone ½ cup grated Parmesan ½ pound of Turkey Ground Meat Directions: 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Brown and season the Turkey Ground Meat to taste 3) Heat the oil in an ovenproof 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Transfer the onion mix to a bowl. 4) Arrange the still-frozen ravioli (breaking them apart if they're clumped) in one layer in the skillet and sprinkle with the onion mix. Ladle the marinara sauce evenly over the ravioli. Over medium heat, without stirring, cook everything until the ravioli are heated through and beginning to brown on the bottom (gently lift one with a fork to check), about 10 minutes. 5) Remove the skillet from the heat, then arrange the provolone slices over the sauce and sprinkle the whole thing with Parmesan. Bake the lasagna in the middle of the oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Bring on the cheese it's an amazing source of calcium, which kids' bodies need for the growth and repair of bones and teeth!!!
Part 3: Writing expository text: A History of Your Recipe Lasagna: A Brief History: http://hershey.kucdweb.com/lasagna/html/history.html Lasagna, one of the most celebrated of the Italian food staples, has a long and luxorious history. The term "lasagna" comes from the Greek word, "lasagnum," meaning dish or bowl. The ancient Greeks used baking dishes of that name, which they eventually transferred to the Romans. The Romans, who ended up using the same style of dish, also developed a type of food which they used the term "lasagnum" for: it was served in said dish, with layers of a pasta-like food with other fillings in-between. With the extent of the Roman empire, this new "lasagnum" dish spread all across Europe, eventually reaching Britain, where it was published in the very first cookbook. After remaining dormant for many decades, the early form of lasagna once again surfaced. The early Italians changed the name from "lasagnum," to "lasagna," which is the current form. Over the years, the word "lasagna" began to change definitions; the word previously referred to the serving dish it was baked in, but began to simply mean the delicious pasta meal in the dish itself. In modern cooking terms, it now means layers of thin pasta, with meat, cheese, and tomato sauce squeezed in between. Lasagna sure has come a long way. Part 4: Illustrations Part 5: Persuasive Writing How to Make your Research Persuasive The ancient Greeks used baking dishes of that name, which they eventually transferred to the Romans. With the extent of the Roman empire, this new "lasagnum" dish spread all across Europe, eventually reaching Britain, where it was published in the very first cookbook. Lasagna sure has come a long way. Part 6: Advertise Your Recipe (Including the Recipe Name, Slogan, Ingredients, cost, audience, company logo and design) Recipe Name: Lazy Lasagna Slogan: Lasagna The True Food of the Gods!!! Ingredients: Included in Recipe Cost: $1.20 to make; Sell for $4.00 Audience: Mothers, Primary Cooks in the Family, Children Company Logo/Design: Clip Art of Greek Gods to appeal to kids for a fun meal to eat. Lasagna The TRUE Food of the Gods!!! Enjoy a Delightful, Delicious and Delectable Treat that includes Healthy, Nutritious and Organic Ingredients Serve your Family a Delicious Meal that is Good for them Try Lazy Lasagna for Dinner TONIGHT!!!
Favorite Recipe Interview Form Directions: Ask someone in your family (the person who cooks the recipe you have chosen) these questions about the tradition and food that you chose. Listen carefully. Write down the answers that they tell you. 1) What is the traditional name of this recipe? 2) When did you start making this recipe? 3) Where did you learn to cook this recipe? 4) What are the ingredients needed to make this recipe? 5) How many people does this recipe make food for? 6) What cooking tools are needed for this recipe? For example, over, mixing bowls 7) What is the procedure to cook this recipe? Make sure that you THANK the person you have interviewed!