### English Lesson Plan: Ukrainian Traditional Meals (B1 Level)
#### Lesson Objectives:
- To introduce students to traditional Ukrainian meals.
- To enhance vocabulary related to food and cooking.
- To practice speaking and listening skills through discussions and activities.
#### Materials Needed:
- Pictures of various Ukrainian dishes.
- Recipe cards (printed).
- Audio clips of people talking about Ukrainian food (optional).
- Whiteboard and markers.
#### Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
### Lesson Outline:
**1. Warm-up (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a short discussion about students’ favorite traditional foods from their own countries.
- Ask guiding questions:
- “What ingredients do you use?”
- “How is it prepared?”
- Write down some of the responses on the whiteboard.
**2. Introduction to Ukrainian Meals (15 minutes)**
- Present images of traditional Ukrainian meals such as:
- Borscht (beet soup)
- Varenyky (dumplings)
- Holodets (meat jelly)
- Syrniki (cheese pancakes)
- Deruny (potato pancakes)
- Use the whiteboard to write down the names of these dishes.
- Briefly describe each dish and its main ingredients.
**3. Vocabulary Development (10 minutes)**
- Introduce key vocabulary related to food and cooking:
- Ingredients, boil, fry, bake, mix, serve, etc.
- Use flashcards or a PPT slide to display vocabulary with pictures.
- Encourage students to repeat pronunciations.
**4. Listening Activity (Optional) (10 minutes)**
- Play an audio clip where a person discusses their favorite Ukrainian meal.
- Ask students to listen and note down:
- The name of the meal
- Ingredients mentioned
- Any cooking methods discussed
- Follow up with comprehension questions.
**5. Recipe Card Group Activity (10 minutes)**
- Provide recipe cards for one or two traditional Ukrainian meals.
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Each group reads the recipe and discusses:
- Steps involved in preparation
- Ingredients required
- Have each group share a summary with the class.
**6. Speaking Activity - Role Play (10 minutes)**
- Set up a role-play scenario where students pretend to be at a Ukrainian restaurant.
- One student acts as the waiter, another as the customer.
- The customer asks about traditional dishes, and the waiter describes them using new vocabulary.
- Encourage creativity in their dialogues.
**7. Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)**
- Recap the traditional dishes learned in class.
- Assign homework: Write a short paragraph about a traditional meal from their own culture, including ingredients and preparation methods.
- Encourage students to try cooking a Ukrainian dish at home and share their experience in the next class.
### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and group activities.
- Understanding of vocabulary and ability to describe dishes.
- Quality and completion of the written homework assignment.
This lesson plan aims to engage students in both speaking and listening activities while expanding their vocabulary related to Ukrainian food.