Teacher's name: Androniki Nistikaki
This lesson plan was created with a view to integrate different art forms in English Language Learning.
It is aimed at upper-intermediate learners and the activities are scaffold and mostly task-based. The method of instruction ranges from whole class activities to pair work and group work collaborative learning.
Can words and images say the same thing in different ways? A combination of a famous poem and a well-known painting will be used to explore this thought-provoking question.
What does Poetry mean to you? Click on the link to record your opinion.
Warm-up activity: Watching a short video to introduce the topic of discussion to follow while aiming at evoking emotions and fostering observation skills.
Constantine Kavafis is one of the most renowned and widely accredited Greek Poets. Here is a short video featuring Giorgos Voutzas reading "The Walls" in Greek. The English translation is provided in the form of subtitles.
