How to Make Welsh Cakes

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which list shows common ingredients for traditional Welsh cakes?

Flour, butter, sugar, currants, milk

Rice, tomatoes, cheese, eggs

Pasta, oil, chocolate, raisins

2. Which word is a sequencing connective used in instructions?

First

Quickly

Colourful

3. Which of the following is an imperative verb you might find in a recipe?

Mix

Mixture

Mixed

4. Check all actions that are safe and appropriate when making Welsh cakes:

Wash your hands before you start

Preheat the griddle to about 180°C

Leave the hot griddle unattended

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

5. Put these short steps in the correct order. Write the order as numbers separated by commas (for example: 2,1,3):

A. Cook each cake for about 2–3 minutes each side.

B. Mix flour, butter and sugar, then add currants and milk.

C. Roll out the dough and cut into rounds.

6. Fill in the blank with a sequencing word: "______, roll out the dough and cut rounds for the cakes."

7. Write one imperative sentence (a command) you could include in your recipe for Welsh cakes:

8. Self-check: tick the boxes for the success criteria you have included in your written instructions:

I used at least three sequencing words (e.g. first, next, then)

I used imperative verbs (e.g. mix, cook, roll)

My spelling and punctuation are checked

🔎 Part 3: Success Criteria, Differentiation & Extension

Success criteria for Lesson 1: I can listen to a recipe and identify steps, sequencing words and imperative verbs.

Success criteria for Lesson 2: I can write 5–6 clear, ordered instructions using sequencing connectives and commands.

Success criteria for Lesson 3: I can speak or record the steps clearly, using time connectives and imperative verbs.

Differentiation strategies: Provide illustrated sequencing cards and sentence starters for learners who need support. Allow cue cards or a partner read-aloud for oral recording. Challenge learners by asking them to add safety tips or recipe variations.

Extension activities for advanced learners: Research the history of Welsh cakes and add two cultural facts to the recipe. Create an illustrated recipe booklet or adapt the recipe for dietary needs and explain your choices.