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 process of making cookies has changed over time?
- What do you think are the most important factors in making a delicious cookie?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image of Oreo cookies. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss your thoughts and predictions.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the history and design of Oreo cookies. Pay attention to the key points and interesting facts about the cookies.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, which shows how Oreo cookies are made. Pause the video at the following strategic points and discuss the questions provided:
- Pause the video when the ingredients are being mixed together. What do you think are the most important ingredients in making Oreo cookies? Why do you think they are essential?
- Pause the video when the cookies are being baked in industrial ovens. How do you think the baking process affects the texture and taste of the cookies?
- Pause the video when the creamy vanilla filling is being made. What do you think are the key ingredients in making the filling, and why are they important?
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Key Vocabulary:
Review the key vocabulary related to the Oreo cookie making process, including terms such as “alkalized cocoa powder,” “cacao beans,” and “quality control.” Make sure you understand the definitions and example usage of each term.
Vocabulary Quiz:
Take the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of the key terms. Choose the correct answer for each question:
- Which word means ‘a long period of time’ in the context of the Oreo cookie’s existence?
- A) Century
- B) Decade
- C) Staple
- D) Iconic
- What is the purpose of using dry ice in the Oreo making process?
- A) To add flavor to the cookies
- B) To control the temperature and cool the dough
- C) To mix the ingredients together
- D) To inspect the cookies for imperfections
- Which ingredient is avoided to maintain the Oreo’s signature soft bite and smooth surface?
- A) High-protein flour and large sugar crystals
- B) Cocoa powder and vanilla flavoring
- C) Powdered sugar and vegetable fat
- D) Salt and water
- What is the role of robotic fingers in the packaging process of Oreos?
- A) To assemble the cookies
- B) To bake the cookies
- C) To group the Oreos into sets of 11 and place them into plastic trays
- D) To mix the ingredients together
- What is the result of alkalizing the cocoa powder used in making Oreos?
- A) A lighter color and a sweeter flavor
- B) A deeper, darker color and a mellow flavor
- C) A softer bite and a smoother surface
- D) A crunchier texture and a stronger flavor
Check your answers with the answer key provided.
Grammar Focus:
Review the grammar focus on the use of passive voice in the context of the Oreo cookie making process. Understand how the passive voice is used to describe the steps involved in manufacturing and how it can be used to convey a sense of objectivity.
Grammar Quiz:
Take the grammar quiz to test your understanding of the passive voice. Choose the correct form of the sentence in the passive voice for each question:
- The cookies ______ by industrial ovens.
- are bake
- bake
- are baked
- baked
- The creamy vanilla filling ______ with precision and quality control.
- make
- is made
- are making
- made
- The Oreo making process ______ with mixing massive amounts of sugar and other ingredients.
- begins
- is beginning
- begin
- is begun
- The cookies ______ for imperfections before packaging.
- inspect
- are inspecting
- are inspected
- inspect
- The flour ______ from local US wheat farms.
- source
- is sourcing
- are sourced
- is sourced
Check your answers with the answer key provided.