LESSON TWO: Ready, Set

LESSON DESCRIPTION

Students listen to the poem Table Manners by Gelett Burgess and discuss proper and improper table manners. After discussion, students practice setting a formal and informal table by giving oral multi-step directions.

GRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

LS2         Give clear and concise multi-step directions to complete a complex task.

LESSON MATERIALS

§         Sources of literature 

o           Table Manners by Gelett Burgess: http://www.poetry-archive.com/b/table_manners.html

§         Supplies 

o        Placemats or 11 x 14 pieces of construction paper

o        Paper plates, paper cups, and plastic dinnerware may be used

o        http://www.culinary-yours.com/proper_table.html ( proper table setting)

o        Overhead projector

§         Handouts provided

o        Plate

o        Silverware

o        Glassware

o        Formal place setting

o        Informal place setting

§         Words to know

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 

Students perform formal and informal table settings using a scenario.  Teacher observation scoring guide provided.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1. Read the poem Table Manners by Gelett Burgess and discuss proper and improper table manners. Students develop a graphic organizer depicting proper rules and etiquette for dining.

2. Students discuss how their families set the table for a regular meal and for special occasions. Draw a diagram on the board and discuss which is informal and which is formal. Discuss using place settings to set both types of tables. Students set a table showing how it is set in their homes for formal/informal occasions. Discuss each type of setting.