The first step is to discuss our ‘strategy’ or process. At this time I activate prior knowledge. We have a group discussion about kitchen safety, what we have learned thus far and then we move into the purpose of learning and we talk about when and why people drink tea; as well we now have an opportunity to see which we prefer hot tea or iced tea. Then we move right into step 2; which is modeling the process for my students. I model each of the following steps in the classroom kitchen while verbally saying what I am doing. This time allows a great opportunity for student observation and questions. I encourage my students to “popcorn out” during this time; I don’t require raising hands but rather encourage them to ask me what they are wondering without restriction and formality. (This is effective but you have to be selective of when to utilize it).
It also ties in with the verbalization component nicely.
Next I explain that the students will be performing this task with me for practice utilizing the printed flowcharts for cues and confidence. We then go through the process together. Once this is complete (the next day generally) the students will have a ‘refresher’ and discussion again and then with their flowcharts in hand will do the process independently. It is required that they use the flowchart for self-regulation purposes and for them to verbally inform me of their steps as they work through using descriptive words and thinking aloud throughout the process. Drink tea and enjoy.
Beka Lamb Tea Time
The four pillars of life include staying connected, motion, nutrition and reduction of stress. In the novel, Beka Lamb, by Zee Edge ll, these pillars are examined. A novel about the upbringing and changes a young girl goes through. She makes some mistakes throughout her life but she soon realizes that she needs to alter her ways. With the help of a close friend, considered to be like a sister, she ...
Add sugar to tea and stir.
Add sugar to tea and stir.
Do you want sugar?
Do you want sugar?
Add honey to tea and stir.
Add honey to tea and stir.
Do you want honey?
Do you want honey?
Pour milk into mug, and stir.
Do you want milk?
Remove the teabag and discard.
Remove the teabag and discard.
Steep the teabag for 3 to 4 minutes.
Steep the teabag for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour the boiling water into your mug.
Pour the boiling water into your mug.
When the teapot begins to whistle; turn off the burner.
Unwrap a teabag and place it in the mug.
Unwrap a teabag and place it in the mug.
While waiting for the teapot to whistle; get a mug.
While waiting for the teapot to whistle; get a mug.
Turn the burner onto medium/high heat.
Turn the burner onto medium/high heat.
Place the teapot on a stovetop burner.
Fill the teapot to the fill line with cool water.
Fill the teapot to the fill line with cool water.
Retrieve the teapot
Retrieve the teapot
Making Hot Tea
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Making Hot Tea
