Activity 5 - Eating Out (MFL)
This activity links to Global Goal 2.
We began our "French Day" by listening to some French music.
We then learnt some of the French vocabulary we would need to use when visiting our French market.
We were given a shopping list of what we needed to buy from the market. We practised how to ask for this in French and worked out how much it would cost using the price list on the board.
Our French market was then open for business.
We then created French inspired menus, we researched the dishes and found out where they originate from. We had to practise ordering from them in French.
We then had the chance to prepare and make the dishes.
We learnt key vocabulary before visiting the French restaurant.
Our French restaurant was then opened and we the chance to order our food in French and try the French inspired dishes.
We even had room for an ice cream. We had to order the ice cream in French.
Our Thoughts
Harmony: I enjoyed cooking the food and eating it and asking for things on my shopping list in French.
Cooper: French day was great because I tried lots of new things and learnt lots of new things.
Enoch: I thought it was amazing. It showed us a little bit of how French restaurants work. It was fun and I enjoyed serving and preparing the food but it was weird talking to my friends in French.
Delight: I loved the market because we learnt more French words and had jobs. I also loved the restaurant because we got to eat food and act like posh people. I loved the French market. It was a really fun experience.
Andreea: I really enjoyed it because we got to try different foods. It was the best school day ever!
Staff comments
The French eating out activity in our Year 5 classroom had a wonderfully positive impact on students' learning and cultural appreciation. By engaging in hands-on experiences like ordering and discussing French cuisine, students gained a deeper understanding of French culture, language, and food traditions. The added challenge of thinking about recipe ingredients, going to buy them, and then using them to create the dishes provided a valuable learning experience in planning, problem-solving, and practical skills. This activity not only enhanced their French vocabulary and conversational skills but also encouraged teamwork, communication, and creativity as they collaborated to plan and prepare the meal. The experience fostered curiosity and respect for diverse cultures, providing students with a memorable and enriching learning opportunity.
Mrs Birkett