aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English as second
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Drawing art
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Drawing Art in English

Creative Idea: "Art in Words" Exploration

Hook: The Magic of Words and Colors

Imagine walking into a room filled with vibrant colors, fantastic shapes, and creative stories! Today, we won’t just look at art; we’ll explore how to bring art to life with our words. Let’s play a game called “Art in Words!”

Activity: Drawing with Descriptions

1. Begin with a Visual: Start by showing a beautiful, colorful artwork projected on the board or displayed on a screen. Make sure the artwork is engaging and resonates with the students' interests. It could be a landscape, an abstract piece, or a cartoon-style drawing.

2. Describe it Together: Ask the students to describe what they see without naming the artwork. Encourage them to use creative vocabulary:

   • What colors do they notice?
   • Are there any shapes?
   • What feelings does the artwork evoke?

   Write their descriptive words on the board as they brainstorm.

3. Create a Collaborative Description: Once you’ve gathered some words, work together to create a short descriptive paragraph. This paragraph should vividly describe the artwork while incorporating some of the students' chosen words.

   For example:

   "The sky is a brilliant shade of turquoise, dotted with fluffy white clouds. In the foreground, a swirling garden bursts with brilliant yellows and oranges, as if the sun has spilled its light across the flowers."

4. Transition to Drawing: Now, invite the students to draw their own piece of art based on the words they just created. Emphasize that their drawings should reflect the feelings and imagery captured in the descriptive paragraph.

Class Discussion:

Once the students complete their drawings, gather them for a brief discussion. Invite a few students to share their artwork and read the class's descriptive paragraph aloud.

• How did the words inspire their drawings?
• What feelings were easiest to convey visually?

Wrap-Up:

Conclude the lesson by highlighting how art and language can work together to tell a story. Remind students that every drawing has a story to share, and as they learn more English, they can tell those stories with even greater creativity!

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By beginning the lesson this way, students will not only engage with the topic of drawing but also practice their English language skills in a fun and imaginative manner!