WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
STAR WEEK THURSDAY
B1 LESSON ONE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: DISCUSS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ARTIST AND USE VOCABULARY RELATED TO ART AND CREATIVITY
WHO IS THIS PERSON AND WHAT IS SHE KNOWN FOR?
Discuss with a partner then the whole class.
You have 5 minutes.....GO!
WHAT DO YOU THINK IT MEANS TO BE AN ARTIST?
IS EVERYONE AN ARTIST?
WHY OR WHY NOT?
(5 MINS)
VOCABULARY BUILDER
Match the following words to the images...how do they relate to the concept of art?
artist, sculpture, street art, photography, masterpiece, creativity, painting, imagination, drawing, self-expression, inspiration.
What other types of art can you think of? Make a list.
(15 MINS)
READING AND DISCUSSION
Read the following text then answer the questions.....
‘Art is a way for people to express themselves. We can all be artists because everyone has creativity. Whether it’s painting a picture, taking a photograph, dancing or even writing, everyone has something unique to share. Art isn’t only for museums; it can be everywhere and for everyone’.
(15 MINS)
SPEAKING PRACTICE
Divide the class into 3 groups and each group make notes on one of the following questions.
Next lesson you will share your ideas with the rest of the class
Be ready to answer questions from the other groups about your thoughts and ideas..
01.
Have you ever created art?
Describe it.
02.
Do you think anyone can be an artist? Why or why not?
03.
(10 MINS)
What types of art do you enjoy?
Would any of it be considered ‘unusual’ or ‘controversial’?
Have you ever created art?
Describe it.
Do you think anyone can be an artist? Why or why not?
FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
PRONUNCIATION
GRAMMAR
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
(10 MINS)
WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
LESSON TWO
EACH GROUP PRESENT YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUR GIVEN QUESTIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS LESSON.
ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS AS NEEDED.
(15 MINS)
COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE:
I THINK BEING AN
ARTIST MEANS.....
NOW WRITE A SHORT PARAGRAPH ABOUT AN ART FORM YOU ENJOY OR WOULD LIKE TO TRY.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE CLASS.
(10 MINS)
“I PAINT FLOWERS SO THEY WILL NOT DIE”
FRIDA KAHLO (1907-1954) MEXICAN ARTIST
This is a quote from Frieda Kahlo....
Can you find a quote from a famous artist?
See how many different quotes you can find as a whole class and write them on the board.
Discuss these quotes....what do they mean?
(10 MINS)
RESEARCH AN ARTIST OF YOUR CHOICE.
FIND AT LEAST 5 FACTS.
PRESENT YOUR FACTS TO THE CLASS.
(15 MINS)
FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
PRONUNCIATION
GRAMMAR
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
(10 MINS)
WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
LESSON THREE
PROJECT
Look at all the different
types of ‘art’ you have discussed this lesson.......
Choose one to research and prepare a presentation.
This can be a poster, story, article, piece of music or maybe you will be brave and sing a song??
You will share this with the whole class.
(50 MINS)
FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
PRONUNCIATION
GRAMMAR
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
(10 MINS)
TO EXIT......
NAME ONE THING YOU HAVE LEARNT TODAY!