Lab Activity
Plan a Menu
Description:
Students are paired up to discuss inviting friends to dinner deciding what will be on the menu for the evening. They are given a set time (5-10 min.) to agree on a menu, then have to create it in a text format (Word doc, Google doc, etc).
Follow-Up Activities: Explore the costs (prices) associated with putting the menu together, locally and in target language culture.
Modifications:
Design a menu that is American/Southern/Virginian/etc, to serve at a welcome party for international students/families. Instructor introduces constraints (budget, time of day, allergies, etc). Conversation about the menu can be recorded. The format can be easily used for other discussions, such as arranging a party or event.