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Teacher GraceWest Valley Occupational Center (WVOC)
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Menu sections and portion words

Use menus and service language to compare options and complete transactions.

Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.

Real-life model

Situation

You are an adult learner at beginning high level working on menu sections and portion words during "Shopping, Menus & Services" at school, work, or in the community.

Notice the language

I would like ___. The price is $___. Can I get a ___?

Guided practice

Practice menu sections and portion words with connected reading, writing, or speaking tasks.

Apply today's language to a beginning-high task from Shopping, Menus & Services.

Vocabulary

receipt

paper proof of payment

“Keep your receipt for a return.”

menu

list of food and prices

“The menu shows lunch specials.”

refund

money returned for an item

“I asked for a refund.”

lesson focus: Menu sections

Beginning-high focus for Menu sections and portion words

“Use this focus in today's connected task.”

Practice mini-check · not an official score

After studying Menu sections and portion words, what is the best next step?

Choose one answer

Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL beginning-high draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).