Here’s another PowerPoint warmer, filler or cooler for your English
lesson. If you can’t be bothered to read the short blog – download the
ppt file here.
This week I’ve been talking about the paintings of the American
painter Norman Rockwell. His pictures are great for generating
conversation and speculation, although they are quite culturally
‘American’.
You can just show the ppt to your students, but it’s much better if
you put students in pairs and ask them to answer the following
questions.
- Describe what you see in the picture.
- Can you tell each other the ‘story’ in the picture?
Lots of these pictures reveal more about themselves the more you look
at them and the story comes to life the more questions you ask. For
example, why is the huge sailor getting another girl’s name tattooed on
his arm? What is the expression on his face, it’s not happiness, is it?
Have fun
