| Vocational Course | Confectionery |
| Subject / Module | Baking |
| Formative Unit | Production of dough products |
| Topic | Brownie |
Teaching Objectives and Learning Outcomes
| Lesson Objectives | Description |
|---|---|
| Learning Outcomes | – develop the 4 CLIL language skills in a culinary; – setting: speaking, listening, reading and writing; – build vocational skills and conventions in a foreign language; |
| Job Related Skills | – analyse the recipe, plan the production process; – use professional terminology in recipes; |
| Content Aims | – recognize and select culinary vocabulary in English to be able to read culinary recipes; – explain troubleshooting methods to avoid side effects in the process of brownie manufacturing; – understand what brownie is; – identify ingredients and equipment used for making brownies; – understand and follow step-by-step instructions in a brownie recipe; – know the basic baking process (mixing, baking, cooling); |
| Communication Aims | – use imperative forms and sequencing language in recipe instructions; – practice peer discussion and giving feedback in group cooking tasks; – present ideas clearly and politely; – learn and use vocabulary related to baking (e.g. melt, whisk, sift, preheat); – improve reading comprehension through recipe analysis; – use speaking skills in pair/group tasks (e.g. giving instructions); – use sequence connectors (first, then, next, finally) in spoken and written descriptions; |
| Critical Thinking Aims | – train peer communication during team work and activities in small groups; – foster a variety of ‘soft skills’; – listen and give proper feedback; |
| Culture Aims | – drag out and implement target information to do the case study; – think and explain in simple steps. |
Lesson Procedure
| Lesson Stage | Activity | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lead-in |
Activate Prior Knowledge with Vocabulary Support. Introduce key vocabulary (ingredients, tools, verbs, sequencing words). Guide students through the brownie vocabulary list. Use visuals and the e-Pictionary to reinforce understanding. HOUT1 Students get images of popular desserts: “Do you know all of them? Can you name them? Can you tell which country’s dessert is it? Which one do you like? Have you tried brownies?” Students name each, identify its country of origin, and write one fun fact. Facilitate a short discussion. HOUT2 | 20 min |
| 2. Learning through doing |
Students match vocabulary words (from the list) to illustrated ingredients and tools. Then quiz each other using speaking prompts like “What is this?” HOUT3 Distribute the shuffled brownie recipe steps. Students work individually or in pairs to place them in correct order. Review as a class. HOUT4 Students complete a gap-fill version of the brownie recipe using the correct action verbs. Highlight verbs as functional language in baking. HOUT5 Students get a simple brownie recipe. HOUT7 They have to highlight key baking verbs and sequencing phrases. HOUT1 Language focus: Imperatives (e.g. “Mix the flour.”), Time connectors (e.g. “Then add the eggs.”) Vocabulary practice: Match ingredients and tools with images. HOUT3 Students have to rearrange steps of the recipe in the correct order. HOUT4 Students watch the video and answer comprehension questions. Pause for clarification. HOUT6 |
45 min |
| 3. Degustation |
Students prepare for and cook brownie in small groups, using the English-language recipe. The teacher observes, offers language and technique support. Encourage use of English for cooking instructions. HOUT7 Students present and taste. They do a simple organoleptic evaluation: appearance, smell, taste, and texture. Group discussion: What went well? What would you change next time? |
60 min |
| 5. Wrap-up | Students complete Can-do statements, reflect on what they learned and discuss it in pairs. HOUT8 | 10 min |
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Brainstorming
- Matching
- Filling missing words
- Video analysis
- Recipe deconstruction
- Practical cooking task
- Peer reflection and self-assessment
Answers to the Tasks in the HOUTs
References
Simple Cooking Channel. (n.d.). The Best Fudgy Brownies recipe – Simple way of making the perfect fudgy brownies [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1OLG7F3HD4
Image Credits
All dessert photos used in this task are for educational purposes only and sourced from royalty-free image platforms, including: Pixabay, Pexels, Freepik, and Wikimedia Commons.
Visual Sources:
Freepik. (n.d.). Various food preparation illustrations. https://www.freepik.com
Pixabay. (n.d.). Cooking and baking tools. https://pixabay.com
Pexels. (n.d.). Ingredients and kitchen photos. https://pexels.com
Unsplash. (n.d.). Culinary images. https://unsplash.com