Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Sade Viljoen 24 October 2025 Advanced (C1) 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Reading (four skills)
Lesson Topic:
Reading a recipe for healthy main meal
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Understand different pieces of writing by using reading techniques that Demonstrated their understanding of the knowledge they have built of the
enhance comprehension. Learn the technique called skimming (skim-reading) text by completing activities:
to allow students to read the text quickly and understand the main idea of the 1. By ordering one of the meals.
topic. By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to read for gist and 2. Explaining to their partner how to make the dish at hand.
specific information when reading informational texts, e.g., recipes. 3. Explain to the group what dish they prefer and why.
4. Answering and discussing some questions with a partner and being
able to read the details of the text.
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,Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. Some students may struggle with reading the text correctly due to the 1. The lesson will be structured in a manner that will moderately increase
text's font or the vocabulary used. Especially when learning various information by reading the text for gist reading focusing on detail. This
words and meanings in the English language. method should allow students to be able to gradually notice the
2. Students may find the text boring which could lead to a lack of interest grammar and vocabulary that is being used.
that can cause them to not focus on fully understanding the gist of the
lesson that is being presented.
2. The text was specifically chosen for the age groups that will contain
3. When reading the recipes to find the detail it may cause some students relevant information that should keep the student's attention. The
to feel disappointed or demotivated, due to the reason that the teacher must explain how and when the students can use the new
measurements being used in the text may vary from what the students information correctly. The teacher should also create activities that are
may know or are used to. engaging and fun to keep the students interested throughout the
lesson.
3. The teacher will indicate the main purpose of the lesson is for students
to improve their reading skills so that the students can extract specific
information from the text that has been provided. The teacher will pair
students according to their strengths so that stronger students can
support their partners who are less able to understand.
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
Please include a rationale for why you have chosen this authentic material (approximately 100 words):
Here’s a nutrient-packed, healthy recipe from Real Simple that promotes longevity, featuring wholesome, plant-forward ingredients and easy steps:
Rice noodles and delicate cod mingle in a coconut-turmeric broth for a nourishing, comforting dinner idea. A rich coconut milk base boosted
with turmeric’s warmth and ginger’s kick is savory and aromatic. Cilantro sprigs infuse the broth with its lively flavor, while a touch of lime
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, adds vibrancy. All this flavor is cooked into the cod, a lean and mild-flavored fish, which retains moisture when poached in rich coconut milk.
The splendor of this simple recipe is that it’s ready in just 20 minutes, but is packed with layers of intricate flavor.
Brothy Coconut Cod With Noodles
Ingredients
• 8 oz. rice vermicelli noodles
• 2 Tbsp. neutral oil (such as canola)
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger (from a 2-in. piece)
• 2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 2 13.66-oz. cans unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 4 6-oz. skinless cod fillets
• 1 tsp. lime zest
• 1 Tbsp. juice (from 1 lime)
• Sliced red Fresno chiles (optional) and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
1. Soak noodles:
Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
2. Prepare coconut broth:
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, highsided skillet over medium. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ginger and turmeric;
cook, stirring, until ginger is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup water and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in coconut milk
and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. Cook cod in broth:
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Sade Viljoen 24 October 2025 Advanced (C1) 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Reading (four skills)
Lesson Topic:
Reading a recipe for healthy main meal
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Understand different pieces of writing by using reading techniques that Demonstrated their understanding of the knowledge they have built of the
enhance comprehension. Learn the technique called skimming (skim-reading) text by completing activities:
to allow students to read the text quickly and understand the main idea of the 1. By ordering one of the meals.
topic. By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to read for gist and 2. Explaining to their partner how to make the dish at hand.
specific information when reading informational texts, e.g., recipes. 3. Explain to the group what dish they prefer and why.
4. Answering and discussing some questions with a partner and being
able to read the details of the text.
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,Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. Some students may struggle with reading the text correctly due to the 1. The lesson will be structured in a manner that will moderately increase
text's font or the vocabulary used. Especially when learning various information by reading the text for gist reading focusing on detail. This
words and meanings in the English language. method should allow students to be able to gradually notice the
2. Students may find the text boring which could lead to a lack of interest grammar and vocabulary that is being used.
that can cause them to not focus on fully understanding the gist of the
lesson that is being presented.
2. The text was specifically chosen for the age groups that will contain
3. When reading the recipes to find the detail it may cause some students relevant information that should keep the student's attention. The
to feel disappointed or demotivated, due to the reason that the teacher must explain how and when the students can use the new
measurements being used in the text may vary from what the students information correctly. The teacher should also create activities that are
may know or are used to. engaging and fun to keep the students interested throughout the
lesson.
3. The teacher will indicate the main purpose of the lesson is for students
to improve their reading skills so that the students can extract specific
information from the text that has been provided. The teacher will pair
students according to their strengths so that stronger students can
support their partners who are less able to understand.
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
Please include a rationale for why you have chosen this authentic material (approximately 100 words):
Here’s a nutrient-packed, healthy recipe from Real Simple that promotes longevity, featuring wholesome, plant-forward ingredients and easy steps:
Rice noodles and delicate cod mingle in a coconut-turmeric broth for a nourishing, comforting dinner idea. A rich coconut milk base boosted
with turmeric’s warmth and ginger’s kick is savory and aromatic. Cilantro sprigs infuse the broth with its lively flavor, while a touch of lime
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, adds vibrancy. All this flavor is cooked into the cod, a lean and mild-flavored fish, which retains moisture when poached in rich coconut milk.
The splendor of this simple recipe is that it’s ready in just 20 minutes, but is packed with layers of intricate flavor.
Brothy Coconut Cod With Noodles
Ingredients
• 8 oz. rice vermicelli noodles
• 2 Tbsp. neutral oil (such as canola)
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger (from a 2-in. piece)
• 2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 2 13.66-oz. cans unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 4 6-oz. skinless cod fillets
• 1 tsp. lime zest
• 1 Tbsp. juice (from 1 lime)
• Sliced red Fresno chiles (optional) and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
1. Soak noodles:
Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
2. Prepare coconut broth:
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, highsided skillet over medium. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ginger and turmeric;
cook, stirring, until ginger is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup water and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in coconut milk
and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. Cook cod in broth:
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