Day 2

DAY 2: DESCRIBE A PICTURE
1. The teacher will brainstorm or give the keywords that are related to the picture. (nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs)
2. The student will then create sentences using these keywords in present continuous form (There is/ there are) to describe the activities and objects in the picture.
3. Ask the student to think of a sentence that will introduce the photo. The teacher can suggest the following phrases that the student can use:
a. This is a picture of a..b. In this picture..c. What I can see in this picture..
4. Ask the student to describe the main character, supporting characters and additional objects in the photo using the keywords.
Main CharacterSupporting Character/sAdditional Objects/ Features and Actionstown square
statue of a half human warrior
carrying a knife and shield
large cement blockgreen horse drawn carriage
white horse
traditional looking buildingsfolded chairs
umbrellas
appears to be European
5. Ask the student to create sentences describing the placement or location of subject / objects. The following phrases could be used:
On the left part/side of the picture On the right part/side of the picture In the foreground of the picture In the background of the picture On either side of the picture To the left in the picture
On the right-hand side of the picture At the bottom right of the picture At the top left of the picture In the middle
6. Create sentences using useful phrases to indicate you are making an intelligent guess when you are not 100% sure of who, what or where, that could best describe the scene . (what is happening, has happened or will happen) This can serve as the closing part of the answer. The following phrases can be used by the student:
He appears to bewriting a report. He looks like a doctor or a dentist maybe. It seems likethey are having a good time.
Test takers step guide:
4 STEPS GUIDE:
STEP 1: TITLE OF THE PHOTO.
STEP 2: MAIN SUBJECTA. OBJECT AND LOCATIONB. FEATUREC. ACTION
STEP 3: ADDITIONAL OBJECT/S:
A. OBJECT AND LOCATION
STEP 4: OVERALL REVIEW(CONCLUSION)
Model Answer:STEP 1: TITLE OF THE PHOTO : This is a picture of a town square.
STEP 2: MAIN SUBJECT: On the right side of the photo, there is a statue of a half human warrior. The statue is carrying a knife and shield and it is on top of a large cement block.
STEP 3: ADDITIONAL OBJECT/S: On the left, behind the statue there is a green horse-drawn carriage with a white horse. The square is surrounded by traditional looking buildings. In front of some of the buildings, there are folded chairs and umbrellas. The chairs and umbrellas probably belong to restaurants or bars.
STEP 4: OVERALL REVIEW(CONCLUSION): The town appears to be European.
TEST TECHNIQUES:
Brainstorm some relevant vocabulary and plan the introductory sentences (30 seconds)After your introduction, describe what you can see using adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.Expand your answer to show your guess on the character's occupation and on the scenery.Use uncertain and speculative language when you are not 100% sure.Say as much as you can in the time allowed.