EVALUATIONItem PointsSuccessful completion of all required items _____ (0 to 20 points)10 Vocabulary words used (underline and bold ) _____ (0 to 20 points)Neatness _____ (0 to 20 points)Creativity _____ (0 to 20 points) Spelling, grammar, and punctuation _____ (0 to 20 points) Total _____ (Total of 100)

1. Design a colorful and interesting cover.

2. Include a game or puzzle for the back cover of your menu to entertain children.

3. Include at least 10 vocabulary words (underline and bold).

4. Include the following items: a. appetizersb. soup(s) of the dayc. salads and/or salad bard. entrees/main dishese. side orders (which may include breads)f. beverages (non-alcoholic, please!)g. desserts

6. Earn bonus points by including the following:a. Chef’s Specialsb. Special(s) of the Dayc. Early Bird Specialsd. Dieter’s/Lo-Cal Specialse. Vegetarian Specials

8. Try creating a menu for a specific type of restaurant. Ideas to consider include:

a. Sandwich Shoppeb. Waffle Housec. Ice Cream Saloond. Pizza Palace

h. Hamburger Haven 9. You must include realistic prices and food for all items on your menu

*Menu can be one page front and back or multiple pages.

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Restaurant Menu Planning Sheet What kind of restaurant have you chosen? What is your restaurant’s name?

What are the important characteristics of a menu for the restaurant you have chosen?

What details make sense for food items?

Does the menu go beyond simply naming the food item? What kind of names are used?

What typeface best fits the menu? How large should it be?

What colors belong on the menu? How do the colors relate to the other elements of the menu?

What kind of images would best represent the restaurant and why? How do the images on the menu relate to the food and the restaurant?

Web Resources

United States Chain Restaurant MenusThe following menus can be used as examples for your students. Some of the sites require that students enter a local zip code, but no additional personal information is required. You can supplement this list with local restaurant menus you find online.

Chili'shttp://www.chilis.com/

Red Lobsterhttp://www.redlobster.com/homeflash.asp

Ruby Tuesdayhttp://www.rubytuesday.com/

Famous Dave'shttp://www.famousdaves.com/

Panda Expresshttp://www.pandaexpress.com/

Olive Gardenhttp://www.olivegarden.com/

Chevys Fresh Mexhttp://www.chevys.com/

Starbuckshttp://www.starbucks.com/

Merriam-Webster Online: The Language Centerhttp://www.m-w.com/

On this Web site, you can access the full text of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, and Collegiate Thesaurus. Site links take you to word games, the featured word of the day, and to Word Central, a language site for kids.

http://abcteach.com/directory/fun_activities/puzzle_fun/maze_fun/

http://www.activitypad.com/maze.html