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  Describe this setting. Consider the buildings (shapes, sizes, materials, colours), the landscape and wildlife. Who lives here? Is there more to this place that we can't see? Why are there so many archways and walkways? Who is in charge here? Where does the river...

  Before showing the picture: Share the title: 'Village'. Ask children to draw what they imagine this picture to look like, with as much detail as possible. Show the picture: How is yours similar/different? What is surprising? What do you wonder? Whose picture was the closest (if...

  Describe this setting. Consider the sights, sounds and smells. Try to choose language that best reflects the picture. Challenge: Write a paragraph describing the setting, imagining that you are gradually zooming in on the smaller details. Where do you think this is? What is...