CP: I gave a FOOD EXPERT my craziest steak!

Class Plans
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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following:

  • Have you ever tried a unique steak recipe or cooking method? If so, what was it, and how did it turn out?
  • What’s your favorite type of steak, and how do you like it cooked?
  • Have you ever experimented with different ingredients or preservation methods when cooking steak? What were your results?
  • How do you think the way we cook and preserve steak can affect its flavor and texture?
  • What do you think about trying new and unusual foods, like the steak recipes discussed in this activity?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image and consider the following questions:

  • What do you see in the image?
  • What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
  • How do you think the image relates to the topic of steak preservation and cooking methods?

Introduction:

Please read the introduction to the activity, which discusses experimenting with different fats, such as olive oil and mayonnaise, to preserve steak.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/i-gave-a-food-expert-my-craziest-steak/. Pause the video at the following strategic points:

  1. When the speaker starts discussing the experiment with olive oil and mayonnaise, pause and consider:
    • What do you think will happen to the steak when it’s preserved in olive oil versus mayonnaise?
    • How do you think the different fats will affect the flavor and texture of the steak?
  2. When the speaker compares the effects of olive oil and mayonnaise on the steak, pause and consider:
    • What are the main differences between the two steaks, and how do you think they were caused by the different preservation methods?
    • Which steak do you think you would prefer, and why?
  3. When the speaker discusses cooking and seasoning the steak, pause and consider:
    • What are some common seasonings used for steak, and how do they enhance the flavor?
    • How do you think the cooking method used in the video affects the final product?

Conclusion and Next Steps:

After completing the activity, consider the following questions:

  • What did you learn about steak preservation and cooking methods from this activity?
  • How do you think you can apply what you learned to your own cooking or experiments with steak?
  • What other unique ingredients or preservation methods would you like to try with steak, and why?