Minds On
Recipes
Let’s explore a video in which Pauline makes banana bread.
Access the video, "I LOVE - Baking."
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
What did you notice about how Pauline presented her banana bread recipe?
Discuss with a partner, if possible.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Action
Presenting information clearly
What would happen if Pauline forgot to add the honey in her recipe? How would that affect her final product? How would that affect our understanding of her recipe?
Presenting information clearly, in the right order, and with all the necessary details, is important when sharing information with others.
Brainstorm
When have you shared before?
Brainstorm different times when it was important for you to share a message that was easy to follow.
Record your ideas using a method of your choice.
Making messages clearer
Let’s explore two examples of messages that are unclear for different reasons.
Brownie recipe
Explore the following brownie recipe:
Brownie Recipe
When you are finished exploring the recipe, answer the following questions:
- What would help to make the message clearer?
- Is there information missing?
- Discuss your answers with a partner if possible, or record your answers using a method of your choice.
If you need help determining what is unclear about this message, press the ‘Hint’ button.
The message of this example is to share how to make brownies.
However, you may have noticed that some instructions are missing. We can add the following information to make sure the instructions are clear:
- an ingredient list
- the amount of each ingredient
Planting a garden
Explore the following instructions for how to plant a garden:
How to Plant a Garden
When you finish exploring the instructions, answer the following questions:
- What would help to make the message clearer?
- Is there information missing?
Discuss your answers with a partner if possible, or record your answers using a method of your choice.
If you need help determining what is unclear about this message, press ‘Hint.’
The message of this example is to share how to plant a garden.
However, you may have noticed that the order of the instructions is incorrect. We can reorder the instructions and number each step to make sure the information is clear:
| Step one | Choose which plant you want to grow and select the seeds. |
|---|---|
| Step two | Make holes in the ground about 10 centimeters apart. |
| Step three | Put your seeds in the holes. |
| Step four | Water your seeds. |
| Step five | Make sure your plants get light and more water as needed. |
| Enjoy your new garden! | |
Consolidation
Planning an instructional presentation
Now that you have explored different examples about how to present information clearly, it is your turn to teach someone else how to do something, how to make something, or how to get somewhere. For example: how to play a game, how to make a craft, or how to give directions.
Complete the Instructional Presentation planner table in your notebook or use the following fillable and printable document. You can also use a method of your choice.
| Record answers to the following questions | |
| 1. What is my goal? | |
| 2. Are there any materials or ingredients that I need to mention? | |
| 3. What are the necessary steps? | |
| 4. Is there any other information that is important to include? | |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Instructional Presentation planner table.
Sharing your instructional presentation
Practice presenting your instructions. Once you feel like you are ready, share your presentation.
Present to a partner if possible, or record your presentation using video or audio. You can also record a detailed description of your presentation using a method of your choice.
Get feedback or complete a self-assessment
Get feedback from a partner if possible, or complete a self-assessment by responding to the following questions:
- Was my presentation clear and easy to follow?
- What can I do to improve future presentations?
Record your responses using a method of your choice.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.