Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of this activity. Have you ever worked in a restaurant or a bakery? What were some of the challenges you faced? Have you ever had a job where you felt underappreciated or overworked? How did you handle it? What do you think are some common issues that employees face in the food industry?
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? Do you think it’s related to food, business, or something else? Share your thoughts and predictions with your partner or the class.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the Golden Crust Caribbean Bakery & Grill Undercover Boss summary. Take note of the main points, such as the company’s background, the CEO’s decision to go undercover, and the issues he encounters. Be prepared to discuss the introduction with your partner or the class.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with this activity: Golden Krust | Undercover Boss: Season 7, Episode 12. As you watch the video, pause at the following strategic points:
- When Lowell Hawthorne starts his undercover journey at a top-performing store in Brooklyn, New York.
- When Hawthorne encounters poor working conditions and low pay compared to other warehouses.
- When Hawthorne decides to make changes to improve the lives of his employees.
At each pause point, discuss the following questions with your partner or the class:
- What do you think are some of the challenges that Hawthorne will face as an undercover boss? How do you think he will handle them?
- How do you think the employees feel about their working conditions and pay? What do you think Hawthorne can do to improve their situation?
- What changes do you think Hawthorne should make to improve the lives of his employees? Do you think his decisions will have a positive impact on the company?
After watching the video, visit the original post for more information: https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/golden-krust-undercover-boss-season-7-episode-12/.
Vocabulary Practice:
Review the key vocabulary terms related to the activity, such as “undercover boss,” “franchise,” “inventory management,” and “working conditions.” Take the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of the terms.
Grammar Focus:
Review the grammar focus on the use of the present perfect tense to describe completed actions with a connection to the present. Take the grammar quiz to practice using the present perfect tense in context.