Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Oreo cookies. Please consider the following:
- What is your favorite type of cookie, and why do you enjoy it?
- Have you ever wondered how your favorite cookies are made?
- Do you have a favorite memory associated with eating cookies?
- How do you think the manufacturing process of cookies affects their taste and quality?
- What do you think are the most important factors in making a cookie delicious?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image of this activity. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss your thoughts with your partner or in a small group.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity, which discusses the birth of Nabisco and the Oreo cookie. Pay attention to the key points, such as the year Nabisco was formed and the number of countries where Oreo cookies are produced.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with this activity, which shows how Oreo cookies are made. Pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions with your partner or in a small group:
- Pause at 0:30: What are the main ingredients used in the Oreo cookie-making process? How do you think these ingredients contribute to the cookie’s taste and texture?
- Pause at 1:45: How are the Oreo cookies shaped during the manufacturing process? What machine is used to form the biscuit shapes?
- Pause at 3:10: What is the role of the centrifugal pump in the Oreo cookie assembly process? How does it contribute to the cookie’s final product?
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Vocabulary Quiz:
Test your understanding of the key vocabulary related to the Oreo cookie-making process. Choose the correct answer for each question:
- What does the term “leavening agents” refer to in the context of baking?
- A) Ingredients that add flavor to the cookies
- B) Substances that help dough rise during baking
- C) Types of sugar used in cookie production
- D) Oils used for machinery maintenance
- Which of the following is NOT a main ingredient used in the Oreo cookie-making process?
- A) Flour
- B) Sugar
- C) Dry ice
- D) Motor oil
- What is the purpose of adding dry ice to the mixture during the batter preparation process?
- A) To add flavor to the cookies
- B) To lower the temperature of the mixture
- C) To increase the production speed
- D) To reduce the cost of ingredients
- How are the Oreo cookies shaped during the manufacturing process?
- A) By hand, using a mold
- B) Using a machine that cuts out the shapes
- C) By pressing the dough through a grate and then molding it into shape
- D) Through a process of extrusion
- What is the role of the centrifugal pump in the Oreo cookie assembly process?
- A) To package the cookies into boxes
- B) To deposit the vanilla filling onto the biscuits
- C) To mix the ingredients for the batter
- D) To bake the cookies in the oven
Check your answers with the answer key:
- B) Substances that help dough rise during baking
- D) Motor oil
- B) To lower the temperature of the mixture
- C) By pressing the dough through a grate and then molding it into shape
- B) To deposit the vanilla filling onto the biscuits
Grammar Focus:
The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of a sentence receives the action described by the verb. It is often used in formal or technical writing, such as in the text about the manufacturing process of Oreo cookies. For example, “The cookies are produced at factories in 18 countries around the world” or “The ingredients are sourced from different producers and are approved by a quality control team.”
Grammar Quiz:
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
- The Oreo cookies ____________________ at factories in 18 countries around the world. (produce)
- The ingredients ____________________ from different producers before being used in the manufacturing process. (source)
- The cookie dough ____________________ into a molding machine to form biscuit shapes. (press)
- The vanilla cream filling ____________________ separately, made from a mixture of powdered sugar and vegetable shortening. (prepare)
- The Oreo cookies ____________________ into larger boxes or containers and shipped to distribution centers. (package)
Check your answers with the answer key:
- are produced
- are sourced
- is pressed
- is prepared
- are packaged