Set the Scene
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Greek cheese:
- Have you ever tried Greek cheese, such as feta, in a traditional dish or as a snack?
- What do you know about the history of cheesemaking in Greece, and how does it relate to the country’s culture?
- Can you think of any popular Greek dishes that feature cheese as a main ingredient, and how do they make you feel?
- How does the idea of traditional cheesemaking methods, such as those used in Greece, appeal to you, and why do you think it’s essential to preserve these techniques?
- What do you think is the significance of cheese in Greek cuisine, and how does it reflect the country’s values and traditions?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction
Look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image, and what does it tell you about Greek cheese or cheesemaking?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image, and how does it relate to your prior knowledge or experiences?
Introduction
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the rich history and cultural significance of Greek cheese.
Video Engagement
Watch the video Feta: The Food of The Gods – Greece – Cheese Slices with Will Studd and pause at the following strategic points:
- Pause the video at 2:00 minutes and discuss: What are some traditional Greek cheeses mentioned in the video, and how are they made?
- Pause the video at 5:00 minutes and discuss: How does the video describe the significance of cheese in Greek cuisine, and what role does it play in the country’s culture?
- Pause the video at 8:00 minutes and discuss: What are some challenges faced by traditional cheesemakers in Greece, and how can we support the preservation of these methods?
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Vocabulary Focus
Review the key vocabulary related to Greek cheese and cheesemaking, including:
| Term | Definition | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Cheesemaking | The process of making cheese from milk. | Greece has a long tradition of cheesemaking, with many families continuing to produce cheese using traditional methods. |
| Feta | A type of Greek cheese, often used as a table cheese and in cooking. | Feta is a key ingredient in many Greek dishes, including salads and pastries. |
| Pasta Filata | A type of cheese-making process that involves stretching and shaping the curd. | Caceri is a type of pasta filata cheese similar to Italian provolone. |
| Manuri | A type of Greek cheese made using a similar method to other cheeses but with lower fat content. | Manuri cheese is scooped into log-shaped cotton bags, sealed, and hung to drain, resulting in a unique texture. |
Grammar Focus
The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment. Review the grammar focus and complete the exercises:
- By the time I arrived at the party, they ____________________ music for hours.
- a) have been playing
- b) play
- c) were playing
- d) had played
- The Greek cheese industry ____________________ traditional methods for decades to produce high-quality cheese.
- a) has used
- b) uses
- c) is using
- d) has been using
- If it ____________________ rain, we would have gone to the beach.
- a) has not been
- b) were not
- c) had not been
- d) is not
- By next year, I ____________________ English for five years.
- a) will have been studying
- b) study
- c) have studied
- d) am studying
- They ____________________ cheese in this village for generations.
- a) make
- b) have made
- c) are making
- d) have been making
Answer Key:
- a) have been playing
- d) has been using
- c) had not been
- a) will have been studying
- d) have been making