Writing: A2 Lesson 7: Writing a Simple Recipe (Using Imperatives)

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A2 Lesson 7: Writing a Simple Recipe (Using Imperatives)

Listen to the lesson vocabulary and examples.

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write clear, step-by-step instructions for a simple recipe using imperative verbs and sequencing words.

Before You Start 🧠

Key Vocabulary (Click 🔊)

Let's learn these important words for writing recipes.

Recipe

| រូបមន្ត (ធ្វើម្ហូប)

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish.

Ingredients

| គ្រឿងផ្សំ

The food items you need to make a recipe.

Instructions

| ការណែនាំ

The steps you follow to make the food.

Imperative

| កិរិយាស័ព្ទបញ្ជា

A verb used to give a command or instruction (e.g., Cut, Mix).

Part 1: Key Recipe Verbs (Imperatives)

Imperatives are the most important part of a recipe. They are "command" verbs that tell the reader what to do. They always start the sentence. Click 🔊 to hear the words and examples.

Cut / Chop

កាត់ / ចិញ្ច្រាំ

Cut the tomato. Chop the onion.

Add / Pour

បន្ថែម / ចាក់

Add the sugar. Pour the water.

Mix / Stir

លាយ / កូរ

Mix the eggs. Stir the soup.

Boil / Fry

ដាំឱ្យពុះ / ចៀន

Boil the water. Fry the chicken.

Part 2: How to Order Steps (Sequencing)

You must give the instructions in the correct order. We use "sequencing words" to guide the reader from one step to the next.

The Structure: Sequencer + Imperative

Sequencing Words:

• First, ... (Use for step 1)
• Next, ... (Use for step 2)
• Then, ... (Use for step 3, 4, 5...)
• Finally, ... (Use for the last step)

First, boil the water. Next, add the noodles. Then, stir for three minutes. Finally, serve it in a bowl.

Example Recipe: How to Make Simple Lemonade 🍋

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon (ក្រូចឆ្មា ១)
• 1 spoon of sugar (ស្ករ ១ស្លាបព្រា)
• 1 cup of cold water (ទឹកត្រជាក់ ១ពែង)

Instructions:

1. First, cut one lemon in half.
2. Next, squeeze the juice into a cup.
3. Then, add one spoon of sugar and cold water.
4. Finally, stir everything together and enjoy!

Practice What You Learned 🎯

Let's check your understanding. Click "Check All Answers" when you are done.

Quiz 1: Find the Imperative Verb

1. Which word is an imperative (command)?

• A) hungry
• B) beautiful
• C) Mix

2. Which word is an imperative (command)?

• A) Slowly
• B) Add
• C) Water

Quiz 2: Choose the Correct Sequencer

3. _______, wash your hands. (This is step 1)

• A) Finally,
• B) Next,
• C) First,

4. First, boil the water. _______, put the noodles in. (This is the last step)

• A) Next,
• B) Finally,
• C) First,

Your Writing Mission ⭐

Write Your Own Recipe

Write a simple, 4-step recipe for your favorite simple food or drink. Use the "Recipe" structure you learned today.

Ideas: How to make instant noodles, how to make coffee, how to make a fried egg.

Remember to use:

1. A list of Ingredients.
2. A list of Instructions.
3. Imperative verbs (Cut, Boil, Add, Mix...).
4. Sequencing words (First, Next, Then, Finally...).