Set the Scene
Have you ever tried a burger that’s a little different from the usual patty and toppings? Today, we’re going to explore the Butter Burger, a unique and mouth-watering twist on the classic burger. Before we dive in, think about your favorite burger and what makes it special. What toppings do you like to add? Do you prefer a classic beef patty or something more adventurous?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction
Take a look at the image below and tell me what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
Introduction
Read the introduction to the Butter Burger below and take note of the key points. What do you think makes this burger unique?
Vocabulary Review
Review the vocabulary table below and make sure you understand the definitions. Which word do you think is most important to the Butter Burger?
Term | Definition | Example Usage |
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Butter Burger | A unique and mouth-watering burger made with a combination of ground beef and butter, with a 50% butter ratio, formed into patties and cooked to perfection. | The butter burger, created in 1885, is a must-try for any burger lover. |
Compound Butter | A mixture of butter, thyme, garlic, and a rub for added flavor. | The compound butter is spread on the bun and adds a unique twist to the traditional burger. |
Smashed Burger | A burger cooked with a piece of parchment paper on top to create an ultra-smashed burger. | The key to a great smashed burger is to get a nice crust on the meat, which happens when juices start coming up on the top. |
Ultra-Smashed Burger | A burger cooked with a piece of parchment paper on top to create an ultra-smashed burger. | The ultra-smashed burger has a nice crust on the meat, which happens when juices start coming up on the top. |
Game-Changer | Something that is revolutionary or groundbreaking. | The reviewer considers the butter burger a game-changer, giving it a 10 out of 10. |
Video Engagement
Watch the video below and take note of the key points. What do you think makes the Butter Burger unique?
WARNING: This burger should be illegal!
After watching the video, answer the following questions:
- What is the key to getting a nice crust on the meat in a smashed burger?
- What is the reviewer’s rating for the Wisconsin butterburger?
- What is the unique flavor profile of the butter burger due to?
- What is the reviewer’s opinion on the butter burger?
Output Requirements
Answer the following questions:
- What does the term “compound” mean in the context of the compound butter?
- What is the key to getting a nice crust on the meat in a smashed burger?
- What is the reviewer’s rating for the Wisconsin butterburger?
- What is the unique flavor profile of the butter burger due to?
- What is the reviewer’s opinion on the butter burger?
Answer Key:
- A) Mixed with other ingredients
- C) Cooking it at a high temperature
- C) 10 out of 10
- A) The butter and garlic chip on top
- B) It’s phenomenal
Grammar Focus
Grammar Focus: Subordinate Clauses with Relative Pronouns
Subordinate clauses with relative pronouns are used to provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence. In the text, examples of subordinate clauses with relative pronouns include “which happens when juices start coming up on the top” and “due to the butter and garlic chip on top”. These clauses begin with relative pronouns such as “which” and “due to”, and provide more information about the noun or pronoun they modify.
Grammar Quiz:
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- What is the correct sentence structure for the following sentence?
The new employee, who had just graduated from college, was eager to start working.
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- A) The new employee was eager to start working.
- B) Who had just graduated from college was eager to start working.
- C) The new employee, having just graduated from college, was eager to start working.
- D) The new employee, who graduated from college, was eager to start working.
- What is the correct sentence structure for the following sentence?
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The company, which had been struggling financially, decided to downsize.
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- A) The company decided to downsize.
- B) Which had been struggling financially decided to downsize.
- C) The company, having been struggling financially, decided to downsize.
- D) The company, that had been struggling financially, decided to downsize.
- What is the correct sentence structure for the following sentence?
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The recipe, due to which the cake was inedible, was followed to the letter.
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- A) The recipe was followed to the letter.
- B) Due to which the cake was inedible was followed to the letter.
- C) The recipe, due to which the cake was inedible, was followed to the letter.
- D) The recipe, that was inedible, was followed to the letter.
- What is the correct sentence structure for the following sentence?
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The book, which had been on the bestseller list for months, was finally out of print.
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- A) The book was finally out of print.
- B) Which had been on the bestseller list for months was finally out of print.
- C) The book, having been on the bestseller list for months, was finally out of print.
- D) The book, that had been on the bestseller list for months, was finally out of print.
- What is the correct sentence structure for the following sentence?
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The city, where I grew up, is a beautiful place to visit.
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- A) The city is a beautiful place to visit.
- B) Where I grew up is a beautiful place to visit.
- C) The city, where I grew up, is a beautiful place to visit.
- D) The city, that I grew up in, is a beautiful place to visit.
Answer Key:
- C) The new employee, having just graduated from college, was eager to start working.
- C) The company, having been struggling financially, decided to downsize.
- C) The recipe, due to which the cake was inedible, was followed to the letter.
- C) The book, having been on the bestseller list for months, was finally out of print.
- C) The city, where I grew up, is a beautiful place to visit.
Try It Out!
Try making a Butter Burger at home and experience the unique flavor and texture for yourself. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and opinions with the audience and join in on the conversation.