Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

Term – 1^st Term

Week: 2

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:      Food and Nutrition

Topic:-       Table setting

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:            

1. Define table setting
2. Explain the factors to consider in table setting
3. Enumerate the requirements for table setting
4. Mention and explain the types of table setting

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher reviews the previous lesson on the art of entertainment	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She defines table setting. She explains the factors to consider in table setting	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She enumerates the requirements for table setting. She mentions and explains the types of table setting	Students pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

TABLE SETTING

Table setting is a simple layout of the table for eating, in such a manner that all the eating materials are provided in their correct places.

 

Factors to consider in table setting

1. Cleanliness of the cutlery, crockery, glassware and the surrounding.
2. The number of courses or dishes to be served.
3. The number of individuals taking the meal.
4. The type of party.

Requirements for table setting

1. Table cover (for beatification of the table).
2. Table mat (acts as an insulator for protection of heat from the table).
3. Cutlery set.
4. Tumbler/ drinking glasses.
5. Serviette/ napkin (for wiping the mouth).
6. Flower vase (for decoration).
7. Cruet set (for salt and pepper).

 

Types of table setting

1. Formal table setting is a continental style of serving food. It is used during formal dinner and luncheon. It is also mainly used by hotels and restaurants. In this style, all the foods are served from the kitchen and require the services of waiter/ waitress.

2. Informal table setting is observed in most homes and offices, no protocol is observed before eating.

 

EVALUATION:    1. Define table setting

2. Mention and explain three factors to consider in table setting
3. Enumerate three requirements in table setting
4. List and explain the types of table setting

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively