Patina · Reading

The Menu

read it  ·  price it  ·  order from it

A real menu, with real prices. Find the parts, answer the questions, then order something from it.

★ the menu  ·  ★ the parts  ·  ★★ read it  ·  ★★★ order it

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For the teacher · In class

present the menu full-screen and ask the questions out loud, and the answers go in the chat. Then let each student order out loud from it.

Unit 15 teacher's key (PDF)

★ The menu

This is a menu. Look at the parts. Look at the prices.

The Bluebird Diner

Appetizers

  • $9.00
  • $14.00
  • $16.00
  • $13.00

Main Courses

  • $21.00
  • $19.00
  • $18.00
  • $42.00
  • $25.00
  • $17.00

Sides

  • $8.00
  • $9.00
  • $8.00
  • $6.00

Desserts

  • $11.00
  • $12.00
  • $8.00

Drinks

  • $4.00
  • $4.00
  • $4.00
  • $6.00
  • $9.00

★ The parts of a menu

Every menu has these parts. Tap a word to hear it.

  • or startersSmall food first.
  • or entréesThe big plate.
  • or side dishesSmall food with the big plate.
  • Sweet food at the end.
  • or beveragesWater, coffee, juice.

★ Who works here

The jobs in a restaurant. Tap a word to hear it.

  • or waiter, waitress
  • or hostess
  • or chef
  • or busboy

You talk to the server. The server brings your food.

★★ Read the menu

Look at the menu. Write the answer.

  1. How much is the soup of the day?
  2. How much are the chicken wings?
  3. How much is a milkshake?
  4. You want the cheeseburger and a coffee. How much is that in total? Add the two prices.
  5. How many drinks are on the menu?
  6. How many main courses are on the menu?

★★★ Order it

Now order. Write something from the menu in the blank.

  1. I'd like the , please.a main course
  2. Can I have a side of , please?a side
  3. I'll have a , please.a drink