This lesson focuses on making guesses and asking questions about cooking and food preparation. Students will practice using the present continuous tense to describe ongoing actions, the modal verb “might” to express possibility, and vocabulary related to cooking and food. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask and answer questions about what someone is cooking, describe cooking activities, and make guesses about what’s happening in the kitchen.
GRAMMAR
1. Present Continuous Tense
Use the present continuous to describe ongoing actions.
Positive: Subject + is/are + verb(-ing).
Examples:- "Amy's mom is cooking dinner."
- "She is chopping vegetables."
Negative: Subject + is/are + not + verb(-ing).
Examples:- "Amy’s mom is not baking a cake."
- "They are not boiling water."
Questions: Is/Are + subject + verb(-ing)?
Examples:- "Is Amy’s mom cooking spaghetti?"
- "What is she preparing in the kitchen?"
2. Modal Verb “Might” for Possibility
Use "might" to express guesses or possibilities.
Positive: Subject + might + base verb.
Examples:- "Amy’s mom might be cooking soup."
- "She might be frying fish."
Negative: Subject + might not + base verb.
Examples:- "She might not be making salad."
- "Amy’s mom might not be preparing dessert."
Questions: What/Why/Where + might + subject + base verb?
Example:- "What might Amy’s mom be cooking?"
3. Question Words
Use question words to gather specific information.
- What: "What is she cooking?"
- Why: "Why is she cooking pasta?"
- Who: "Who is helping her cook?"
- How: "How is she preparing the meal?"
VOCABULARY
Cooking: The process of preparing food with heat.
Example: "Amy’s mom loves cooking."Boil: To heat a liquid until it bubbles.
Example: "She is boiling water for tea."Fry: To cook food in hot oil.
Example: "She might be frying chicken."Chop: To cut food into small pieces.
Example: "Amy is chopping vegetables."Bake: To cook in an oven.
Example: "She is baking a chocolate cake."Soup: A liquid dish, often made with vegetables or meat.
Example: "Amy’s mom might be making soup."Recipe: Instructions for cooking a dish.
Example: "Do you have a recipe for this?"Vegetables: Edible plants like carrots, spinach, or tomatoes.
Example: "She is preparing a salad with fresh vegetables."Smell: The scent of something.
Example: "It smells delicious in the kitchen!"Oven: A kitchen appliance for baking or roasting.
Example: "The cake is in the oven."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What do you think she’s cooking?"
- "It smells like something delicious!"
- "She might be baking a pie."
- "Is she making soup or salad?"
- "What ingredients is she using?"
- "I think she’s frying fish."
- "It smells like chocolate cake."
- "She might not be making anything today."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "Amy’s mom is cooking something special."
- "She might be making a vegetable soup."
- "They are preparing dinner together."
Negative Sentences
- "Amy’s mom is not boiling water right now."
- "She might not be baking a cake."
- "They are not frying anything today."
Questions
- "What do you think Amy’s mom is cooking?"
- "Is she making spaghetti or salad?"
- "What might she be preparing for dinner?"
Answers
- "I think she’s cooking pasta."
- "She might be frying chicken."
- "No, she’s not baking anything."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Amy and her friend Mia are in the living room, smelling something from the kitchen.
Mia: What’s that smell? It smells delicious!
Amy: I think my mom is cooking something.
Mia: What do you think she’s making?
Amy: Hmm, she might be making vegetable soup.
Mia: Or maybe she’s baking a cake?
Amy: No, I don’t think so. She only bakes cakes on weekends.
Mia: Let’s go to the kitchen and find out!
Amy: Good idea!
READING
"Amy’s Mom in the Kitchen"
Amy’s mom loves cooking. Every evening, she prepares delicious meals for the family. Tonight, she is making something special. Amy smells the food from the living room and wonders what it could be.
Her mom is boiling water and chopping fresh vegetables. Amy thinks it might be soup, but her mom is also frying something in a pan. The smell of garlic and spices fills the kitchen.
When Amy asks, her mom smiles and says, “It’s a surprise!” Amy can’t wait to try the dish. She thinks it might be vegetable stir-fry with rice.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What does Amy’s mom do every evening?
A: She prepares delicious meals for the family.Q: What is Amy’s mom doing in the kitchen tonight?
A: She is boiling water and chopping vegetables.Q: What does Amy think her mom is making?
A: She thinks her mom might be making soup.Q: What smell fills the kitchen?
A: The smell of garlic and spices fills the kitchen.Q: What does Amy’s mom say about the dish?
A: She says, “It’s a surprise!”
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