GREAT LEARNERS GREAT THINKERS
HOBBIES AND INSPIRATION
Lesson aim: To think about the importance of being inspired to try new things Video: Venice through the eyes of a young artist SEL Social and emotional learning: Having courage
GREAT THINKERS Headlines
speaking Ask and answer these questions. 1 Have you got any artistic hobbies, for example music, painting, drawing, acting, writing or other types of art? If so, which? Give details. 2 Do you think that one day you would like to work in a job connected with your hobby? Why/Why not? Watch a video about a young artist called Kieron Williamson. According to the video, what are the two reasons why he likes painting? video
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speaking Individually, think of a good headline or title for the text in 5, one that reflects the main message(s) of the text. When you finish, share ideas with other students and decide which is the best and why.
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Watch the video again and write notes to answer the questions.
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1 How old is Kieron? 2 How much money has he made from art? 3 Why had he always wanted to visit Venice? 4 When did Kieron start painting? 5 How many exhibitions had he had by the age of seven? 6 When do they say that he thinks about art? 7 What does he think about the work he has done in Venice?
7a Individually, make a list of all kinds of different hobbies or free-time activities that inspire you and that you would like to try one day. Remember, you don’t have to worry about becoming an expert in them. draw manga, learn some Japanese, try street dance … Work with a partner. Compare lists. Are there any hobbies or activities that you can try tomorrow? If so, why are you waiting?! Lorem ipsum 7b speaking
How important do you think it is to be great at your hobbies?
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GREAT LEARNERS Great learners take risks SEL
Read this text. How does the writer answer the question in 4?
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Do you agree with their answer? Why/Why not?
More and more people say they don’t have hobbies. But perhaps they say that just because they’re not very good at them and they feel bad about it. If you say your hobby is playing the guitar, people ask if you’re in a band. But maybe you’re still just learning your first chords! If your hobby is drawing, they might ask if you’ve had an exhibition yet. But hobbies aren’t about being great or the best at them. They’re about trying new and exciting things. They’re about having fun. You do them because you enjoy them, they inspire you and they make you feel good. Who cares if you’re good at them?!
Why is it a good thing to take risks sometimes and try things you’ve never done before, even if you fail?
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