The Power of Art
ESL Lesson PlansThe Power of Art

The Power of Art

This engaging ESL lesson plan explores the power of art through describing art vocabulary, listening, and interactive activities. Students will watch a video, complete vocabulary exercises, and discuss accessibility in art, enhancing their ability to describe artworks vividly. Pair activities build confidence while targeting critical skills like listening comprehension and expressive language.

Skills

  • Can understand in detail the arguments presented in demanding television broadcasts such as current affairs programs, interviews, discussion programs and chat shows.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the following questions in pairs.

1
What type of art do you prefer and why?
2
Have you ever created or experienced art that involves touch?
3
How does experiencing art through touch differ from viewing it visually?
2

Check the phrases in the glossary and make sure you understand them.

3

Discuss in pairs.

4

Do you agree with Mark's comment? Provide a couple of reasons and examples supporting your point of view.

5

In pairs, define the words in bold based on the context.

6

Fill in the gaps in the sentences describing artworks. Check in pairs.

7

Work in pairs. Choose one of the pictures suggested. Come up with a description of the artwork using vivid language and recreating its atmosphere in words (but don't name the objects in the picture). Share your description with your partner and let them guess which artwork is being described.

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