Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following:
- Have you ever tried a unique steak recipe or cooking method? If so, what was it, and how did it turn out?
- What’s your favorite type of steak, and how do you like it cooked?
- Have you ever experimented with different ingredients or preservation methods when cooking steak? What were your results?
- How do you think the way we cook and preserve steak can affect its flavor and texture?
- What do you think about trying new and unusual foods, like the steak recipes discussed in this activity?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and consider the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How do you think the image relates to the topic of steak preservation and cooking methods?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which discusses experimenting with different fats, such as olive oil and mayonnaise, to preserve steak.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/i-gave-a-food-expert-my-craziest-steak/. Pause the video at the following strategic points:
- When the speaker starts discussing the experiment with olive oil and mayonnaise, pause and consider:
- What do you think will happen to the steak when it’s preserved in olive oil versus mayonnaise?
- How do you think the different fats will affect the flavor and texture of the steak?
- When the speaker compares the effects of olive oil and mayonnaise on the steak, pause and consider:
- What are the main differences between the two steaks, and how do you think they were caused by the different preservation methods?
- Which steak do you think you would prefer, and why?
- When the speaker discusses cooking and seasoning the steak, pause and consider:
- What are some common seasonings used for steak, and how do they enhance the flavor?
- How do you think the cooking method used in the video affects the final product?
Conclusion and Next Steps:
After completing the activity, consider the following questions:
- What did you learn about steak preservation and cooking methods from this activity?
- How do you think you can apply what you learned to your own cooking or experiments with steak?
- What other unique ingredients or preservation methods would you like to try with steak, and why?