CP: How Oreo Cookies Are Made

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:

Have you ever wondered how your favorite snack, the Oreo cookie, is made?
Do you have a favorite way of eating Oreo cookies, such as twisting them apart or dunking them in milk?
Have you ever tried baking cookies at home, and if so, what challenges did you face?
How do you think the manufacturing process of Oreo cookies differs from baking cookies at home?
What do you think are some of the key factors that contribute to the iconic status of Oreo cookies?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Take a 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:

Now, let’s read the introduction to the activity and learn more about the history of Nabisco and the Oreo cookie.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video on How Oreo Cookies Are Made and pause at the following points:

When the video shows the preparation of the batter, pause and discuss: What ingredients do you think are used to make the Oreo cookie dough? How do you think the ingredients are mixed together?
When the video shows the shaping of the cookies, pause and discuss: How do you think the cookies are shaped into their iconic form? What machine do you think is used to achieve this shape?
When the video shows the assembly of the cookies, pause and discuss: How do you think the vanilla cream filling is deposited onto the cookies? What machine do you think is used to achieve this process?

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Vocabulary Focus:

Let’s review some key vocabulary related to the Oreo cookie manufacturing process:

Term	Definition	Example Usage
Nabisco	National Baking Company, a manufacturer of baked goods including the Oreo cookie.	Nabisco is one of the largest baking companies in the world, producing over 40 billion Oreo cookies per year.
Leavening agents	Substances used to cause dough or batter to rise, such as baking powder or baking soda.	Leavening agents are added to the Oreo cookie dough to help it rise during the baking process.
Industrial-grade mixer	A large, heavy-duty machine used to mix and blend ingredients in commercial food production.	The Oreo factory uses an industrial-grade mixer to combine the ingredients for the cookie dough.
Molding machine	A machine used to shape and form dough or other materials into specific shapes and sizes.	The Oreo factory uses a molding machine to shape the cookie dough into the iconic Oreo shape.
Centrifugal pump	A type of pump that uses centrifugal force to transfer fluids or other materials.	A centrifugal pump is used to deposit the vanilla filling onto the Oreo cookies during the assembly process.
Quality control	The process of evaluating and ensuring the quality of products, including checking for defects or irregularities.	The Oreo factory has a quality control station where cookies are checked for quality and purity before packaging and shipping.
Vanilla cream filling	A sweet, creamy filling made from ingredients such as powdered sugar, vegetable shortening, and vanilla flavoring.	The vanilla cream filling is a key component of the Oreo cookie, providing a sweet and creamy contrast to the chocolate wafers.
Industrial-grade oven	A large, heavy-duty oven used for commercial food production, capable of baking large quantities of food at high temperatures.	The Oreo factory uses an industrial-grade oven to bake the cookies, ensuring they are cooked evenly and efficiently.
Conveyor system	A system of belts, rollers, and other equipment used to transport materials or products from one location to another.	The Oreo factory uses a conveyor system to move the cookies through the various stages of production, from baking to packaging.

Vocabulary Quiz:

Test your understanding of the vocabulary with the following quiz:

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 the dough rise
- C) Types of sugar used in the recipe
- D) Oils used for machinery maintenance
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Oreo manufacturing process?
- A) Preparing the batter
- B) Shaping the cookies
- C) Hand-making each cookie
- D) Assembling the cookies
What is the primary function of the molding machine in the Oreo manufacturing process?
- A) To mix the ingredients together
- B) To bake the cookies
- C) To portion and shape the cookie dough into individual pieces
- D) To package the cookies
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 and create a less crumbly dough
- C) To increase the production speed
- D) To reduce the cost of ingredients
How many Oreo cookies are produced per year, according to the text?
- A) 1 billion
- B) 10 billion
- C) 34 billion
- D) 40 billion

Answer Key:

Grammar Focus:

The passive voice is a grammatical construction in which 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.

Grammar Quiz:

Test your understanding of the passive voice with the following quiz:

The Oreo cookies ____________________ at factories in 18 countries around the world.
- a) produce
- b) are producing
- c) are produced
- d) have produced
The ingredients ____________________ from different producers before being used