Level 2 • Lesson 30 — Write a Short Recipe

Objective

I can write a short recipe with a title, a clear ingredients list with simple amounts, and numbered steps that use action words like mix, stir, and bake.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser
Ruled paper or tablet
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Start steps with action verbs (mix, pour, heat). Use First, Next, Then, Finally for easy flow.

Mini-lesson — What belongs in a recipe?

Title: Tells what you will make. Example: Banana Yogurt Cup.
Ingredients: Short list with simple amounts (1 banana, 2 spoons yogurt).
Steps (1–4): Numbered actions in order. Use mix, add, stir, serve.
Safety: If heat is needed, add “Ask an adult for help.”
Clarity: One action per step. Keep sentences short.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace the action words, then draft a tiny recipe called Fruit & Yogurt Cup:

Action words: mix, add, stir, serve
Ingredients (example): 1 small banana, 2 spoons yogurt, 1 spoon oats
Steps (example):
1. Slice banana in a bowl.
2. Add yogurt and oats.
3. Stir to mix.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Put the Recipe Steps in Order

Drag the chips into the slots to make clear, numbered recipe steps for a simple Banana Yogurt Cup.

Firstslicethebananaintoabowl.

Nextaddtwospoonsofyogurt.

Thensprinkleoatsontop.

Stirgentlytomixeverything.

Finallyserveandenjoy.

Ingredientslistthefoodsyouneed.

Stepstellwhattodoinorder.

Useactionwordslikemixaddstir.

Askanadultforhelpifheatisneeded.

Measurewithsimpleamountslikespoonsorcups.

Keepstepsshortandclear.

Giveyourrecipeatitleatthetop.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) What should a recipe start with?

A paragraph about food history A clear title A picture only

2) Which belongs in the ingredients list?

First, wash hands. Stir slowly. 2 spoons yogurt

3) Which is a good step?

Add oats and stir. I love oats so much. Oats are a grain.

4) Best words to begin steps:

Yesterday, Maybe First, Next, Then Green, Blue, Red

5) Why add “Ask an adult for help”?

For bigger handwriting To make it longer For safety with heat or knives

6) Which shows a measurement?

1 cup milk Some milk maybe Milk is white

7) Steps should be written in…

Any order The order you do them Backwards

8) Which action word is best for recipes?

Imagine Sing Stir

9) Which belongs under Ingredients?

1 small banana Slice the banana. Serve and enjoy.

10) Steps should have…

Many ideas in one sentence One clear action Rhyming words

11) What helps readers follow the recipe?

Numbers for each step A secret code Very long sentences

12) Choose the best title:

Food Banana Thing Banana Yogurt Cup

13) If a step uses the stove, you should…

Skip the step Ask an adult for help Run outside

14) Which sentence uses an action verb?

Add the yogurt. The yogurt is tasty. The bowl is round.

15) Best order for a recipe page:

Steps → Title → Ingredients Ingredients → Steps → Title Title → Ingredients → Steps

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Recipe includes a clear title Ingredients list uses simple amounts Steps are numbered, short, and in order Uses action verbs (mix, add, stir, serve) Adds a safety note if heat is needed

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a recipe with title, ingredients, and steps 🙂 I need more practice with measurements 😅 It was tricky to write steps in order

I will practice…

Starting steps with action verbs Using simple amounts (spoons, cups) Numbering steps in order

Lesson 30: Write a Short Recipe