CP: Nutella: The Miracle of WW2

Class Plans
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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Nutella. Please consider the following:

  • Have you ever tried Nutella or used it in a recipe? What did you think of it?
  • Do you have a favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread or a similar product that you enjoy?
  • How do you think the history of a popular food product like Nutella can be interesting or relevant to our lives?
  • Can you think of any other food products that have a rich history or interesting story behind them?
  • How do you think the availability of certain ingredients or the lack thereof can impact the creation of new food products?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image of Nutella. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss the following questions:

  • What is the main subject of the image, and how is it related to Nutella?
  • What emotions or feelings does the image evoke, and how might it relate to the story of Nutella?
  • Can you predict what aspects of Nutella’s history or production might be covered in this activity?

Introduction:

Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of Nutella’s history and significance.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIYReq6Vjc. Pause the video at the following strategic points and discuss the questions provided:

  1. Pause at 1:00 minute: What do you think sparked the creation of Nutella, and how does it relate to the historical context?
  2. Pause at 2:30 minutes: How does the story of Nutella illustrate the concept of innovation and perseverance in the face of challenges?
  3. Pause at 4:00 minutes: What role do you think the cultural and social context played in the popularity and spread of Nutella?

For more information and context, you can visit the original post at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/nutella-the-miracle-of-ww2/.

Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:

Please review the key vocabulary and grammar focus sections, which cover important terms and concepts related to Nutella’s history and the use of the past perfect tense.

For the vocabulary quiz, answer the following questions:

  1. Which word means ‘a person who makes chocolate’?
  2. What does ‘gianduia’ refer to in the context of Nutella’s history?
  3. What event led to the creation of a new recipe by Pietro Ferrero during World War II?
  4. In what year was SuperCrema’s recipe adjusted for mass production and rebranded as Nutella?
  5. What is celebrated on February 5th according to the text?

For the grammar focus, review the use of the past perfect tense and complete the following quiz:

  1. By the time Pietro Ferrero created a new recipe, ________ another shortage of chocolate.
  2. Before Nutella gained a cult following, ________ a staple in many households.
  3. By 1964, SuperCrema’s recipe ________ for mass production several times.
  4. After cocoa imports ________, gianduia faded into obscurity.
  5. Before Michele took over the company, his father ________ the foundation for Nutella’s global empire.

Check your answers with the provided answer key.