22 Nov TARZAN
Describe this setting. How could you describe the trees? The vines? The light and shadows? What time of day is it? Why is Tarzan riding on the back of an ape? Can Tarzan trust the ape? Can the ape trust Tarzan? Where are they...
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20 Nov WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WEREN’T AFRAID?
What is the girl thinking? How does she feel? What is the girl afraid of? What goals/dreams does she have? What would you do if you weren't afraid? Describe a time when fear held you back. Link with this picture: Fear Credit: Kate Parker www.kateparkerphotography.com...
16 Nov BY THE LIGHT OF THE LANTERNS
What can you see in this setting? How would you describe it? Challenge: Use personification when describing the tree(s). What is this place? Why are some leaves glowing? What are the creatures hiding behind the tree? Do you think the trees are alive? Why/why...
14 Nov Sherlock
What can you see in the picture? Make a list. What can you infer about the setting and the characters? Are these men friends/family/colleagues/enemies? Are they good or bad? Are they rich/poor? Powerful? Important? Intelligent? Where are they? What is written on the paper...
12 Nov Girl on a House on a Dragon
What happened before this picture? How did the house get on top of the dragon? Who tied it onto the dragon's back? Is the dragon happy about this? How do the girl and the dragon know one another? Why is the girl sitting on...
09 Nov BUBBLE PLANETS
What is this person doing? How old are they? What are they carrying in their sack? Where did he/she come from? Where is he/she going? Did they just discover how to make bubble planets or have they been doing this for a long time? ...
08 Nov WAY PAST
Grammar warm up/revision: List 10 nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. Write sentences using different combinations. Which is the best? What is happening here? What is the person doing? What song do you think they are playing? Where did all of the underwater creatures come...
06 Nov Rocket on the Moon
What can you see here? Where are they? How do you know? Where did they come from? Why did they come to the moon? What equipment does the man have? Why does he need it? Do you think the dog enjoys being on the...
01 Nov CONCIERGE
What do you think a concierge is? Make a prediction, then check using a dictionary. Were you right? What clues did you use? Is this man real? Why does he have keyholes for eyes? What might he represent? Is he a good or bad...
26 Oct Dogwood Tree
Describe this setting. What can you see, hear and feel? Can you use a simile, a metaphor or personification? Who are these people? Why are they sitting/standing in the tree? Is this a special tree? Is it a special evening? What do you think...