Describing Images with Creative Language

Describing Images with Creative Language

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a descriptive sentence about an image using creative language.

Introduce the learning objective and explain how it will be achieved.

What do you already know about using descriptive language to create a sentence about an image?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is key to creating a descriptive sentence. Some useful adjectives are: vibrant, dull, bleak, lively, and gloomy.

Introduce the vocabulary and give examples using visual aids.

Practice Exercise

Look at this picture of a beach and create a descriptive sentence using at least one adjective from the vocabulary list.

Allow students to work in pairs and share their sentences with the class.

Imagery

Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create a mental picture for the reader. It helps to make your sentence more interesting.

Explain the concept of imagery and give examples.

Interactive Exercise

Match the correct adjective to the correct image.

Use visual aids and allow students to work in pairs.

Metaphors and Similes

Metaphors and similes are great ways to create a more descriptive sentence. A metaphor compares two things without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

Explain the concepts of metaphors and similes and give examples.

Writing Exercise

Look at this picture of a forest and create a descriptive sentence using a metaphor or simile.

Allow students to work in pairs and share their sentences with the class.

Review

Let's review what we've learned. What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Ask students to participate in a class discussion and summarize the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.