Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of bread from around the world. Please consider the following questions:
- What is your favorite type of bread, and where did you first try it?
- Have you ever tried a bread that you didn’t like, and what made you dislike it?
- Do you have a favorite memory associated with bread, such as a family recipe or a special occasion?
- How does bread play a role in your daily life, and what types of bread do you usually consume?
- Have you ever noticed the different types of bread available in your local bakery or supermarket, and what sparked your curiosity about them?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image, and what types of bread are depicted?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image, and what topics might be covered?
- Do you recognize any of the bread types shown in the image, and have you tried them before?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the diversity of bread from around the world.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8U23AS1irY or visit the original post at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/29-types-of-bread-around-the-world-around-the-world-food-insider/.
Pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes and discuss: What are some of the unique bread types mentioned in the video, and what characteristics do they have?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes and discuss: How do different cultures incorporate bread into their daily lives, and what role does bread play in their traditions?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes and discuss: What are some of the challenges and opportunities of trying new types of bread, and how can you incorporate them into your diet?
Key Vocabulary:
Review the key vocabulary related to bread from around the world, including the definitions and example usage:
| Term | Definition | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbread | A type of bread that is flat in shape and often baked in a clay oven. | Lavash is a popular type of flatbread in Middle Eastern cuisine. |
| Baguette | A long, thin loaf of bread that originated in France. | A traditional French breakfast often includes a baguette with cheese and jam. |
| Injira | A sourdough flatbread from Ethiopia, often used as a base for various stews and salads. | Injira is a staple food in Ethiopian cuisine, used to scoop up spicy stews. |
| Crumpet | A type of bread with a soft texture, similar to pancakes, often served with butter or jam. | Crumpets are a popular breakfast food in the UK, often served with tea and butter. |
| Pao de Queijo | A Brazilian cheese bread that melts in your mouth, made with tapioca flour and cheese. | Pao de Queijo is a popular snack in Brazil, often served with coffee or tea. |
| Soda Bread | A traditional Irish bread made with flour, buttermilk, and baking soda, often served with butter or jam. | Soda bread is a staple food in Irish cuisine, often served with breakfast or as a side dish. |
| Naan | A type of Indian flatbread, often leavened with yeast and baked in a tandoor oven. | Naan is a popular bread in Indian cuisine, often served with curries or as a side dish. |
| Tiger Bread | A type of bread that gets its name from its resemblance to a tiger, due to a rice flour mixture coating that cracks apart during baking. | Tiger bread is a popular bread in the Netherlands, often served as a sandwich bread or toast. |
| Focaccia | A type of Italian flatbread, often topped with olive oil, herbs, and cheese. | Focaccia is a popular bread in Italian cuisine, often served as a side dish or used as a base for sandwiches. |
| Sourdough | A type of bread that uses a natural starter culture instead of commercial yeast, often giving it a sour taste. | Sourdough bread is a popular artisanal bread, often made with a natural starter culture and long fermentation time. |
Vocabulary Quiz:
Take the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of the key terms:
- Which word means ‘a type of bread that melts in your mouth’?
- A) Injira
- B) Pande Bono
- C) Pao de Queijo
- D) Hachapori
- What is the name of the ‘Turkish bread snack coated in sesame seeds’?
- A) Simmet
- B) Lavash
- C) Bagel
- D) Perota
- Which bread is ‘a traditional bread made with flour, buttermilk, and baking soda’?
- A) Cornbread
- B) Focaccia
- C) Soda Bread
- D) Naan
- What is the name of the ‘Jewish tradition bread eaten on Shabbat and ceremonial occasions’?
- A) Chala
- B) Malawa
- C) Limpa
- D) Quasar
- Which bread gets its name from its resemblance to a tiger due to a rice flour mixture coating that cracks apart during baking?
- A) Tiger bread
- B) Sengak
- C) Pao de Queijo
- D) Korovai
Answer Key:
- C) Pao de Queijo
- A) Simmet
- C) Soda Bread
- A) Chala
- A) Tiger bread
Grammar Focus:
Review the grammar focus on using relative clauses to describe nouns:
Relative clauses are used to provide additional information about a noun in a sentence. They are introduced by relative pronouns such as “which,” “who,” or “that.” For example, in the sentence “Breads, which originated in different cultures, have unique characteristics,” the relative clause “which originated in different cultures” provides