Unit 3: Food
Writing – Tronc Commun Science
Introduction
In this unit, you will learn to write about food including recipes, food descriptions, and restaurant reviews using appropriate vocabulary and structures.
Skills
• Recipe writing
• Descriptive paragraphs
• Opinion writing
Structures
• Imperatives
• Adjectives
• Connectors
Vocabulary
• Cooking verbs
• Food adjectives
• Measurement terms
1. Writing a Recipe
Structure
Title: Name of dish
Ingredients: List with quantities
Equipment: Tools needed
Steps: Numbered instructions
Tips: Optional suggestions
Language Tips
• Use imperatives: “Chop”, “Mix”, “Bake”
• Include quantities: “2 tomatoes”, “a pinch of salt”
• Use sequence words: “First”, “Next”, “Finally”
• Add time phrases: “for 5 minutes”, “until golden”
Interactive Recipe Builder
2. Describing Food
Adjective Categories
Taste: sweet, spicy, bitter
Texture: crunchy, creamy, tender
Smell: aromatic, pungent, fresh
Appearance: glossy, golden, layered
Description Structure
1. Introduction: Name/origin
2. Appearance: Color/shape
3. Sensory details: Taste/smell/texture
4. Personal opinion: Likes/dislikes
Food Description Generator
3. Writing a Restaurant Review
Review Structure:
Introduction
Restaurant name, location, type
Atmosphere
Decor, music, cleanliness
Food Quality
Taste, presentation, temperature
Service
Friendliness, speed, knowledge
Conclusion
Recommendation, rating
Review Writing Guide
Useful Phrases
• “The atmosphere was…”
• “I particularly enjoyed…”
• “The portion size was…”
• “What stood out was…”
• “I would/wouldn’t recommend…”
Rating System
Use stars (1-5) or descriptive ratings:
“Excellent”, “Average”, “Poor”
