Picture Discussion

Interpretation in Picture Interpretation in Picture DiscussionDiscussion

by Ms Victoria Galvezby Ms Victoria Galvez

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Lesson objectiveLesson objective

Interpret and explain two aspects of a Interpret and explain two aspects of a picture (the setting and the picture (the setting and the characters)characters)

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Setting the framework of Paper Setting the framework of Paper 3 (Oral Communication)3 (Oral Communication)

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Components of Paper 3Components of Paper 3

Part 1: Reading aloud (12 marks)Part 1: Reading aloud (12 marks) Part 2: Picture Discussion (12 marks)Part 2: Picture Discussion (12 marks) Part 3: Conversation (16 marks)Part 3: Conversation (16 marks) Total: 40 marksTotal: 40 marks

All three parts are thematically linkedAll three parts are thematically linked

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Preparation timePreparation time

Total preparation time: 10 minutesTotal preparation time: 10 minutes Reading aloud: 4 minutesReading aloud: 4 minutes Picture Discussion: 4 minutesPicture Discussion: 4 minutes Conversation: 2 minutesConversation: 2 minutes

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Setting the framework of the Setting the framework of the Picture Discussion componentPicture Discussion component

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What is Picture Discussion?What is Picture Discussion?

An interpretation, not merely a description, of An interpretation, not merely a description, of a picturea picture

A coherent story about a pictureA coherent story about a picture Pictures depict an event that involves a group Pictures depict an event that involves a group

of people or one that involves fewer peopleof people or one that involves fewer people

88A beach clean up session

99Face painting

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Assessment criteriaAssessment criteria

Interpretation and explanation: to interpret and Interpretation and explanation: to interpret and explain three or four aspects of a pictureexplain three or four aspects of a picture

Language: to use a range of vocabulary and Language: to use a range of vocabulary and sentence structuressentence structures

Coherence: to develop ideas in a clear and Coherence: to develop ideas in a clear and logical mannerlogical manner

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Steps in interpreting a pictureSteps in interpreting a picture

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How to interpret a picture (1)How to interpret a picture (1)

1. Choose two (main) aspects of the picture to 1. Choose two (main) aspects of the picture to discussdiscuss

- Talk about the surroundings and the charactersTalk about the surroundings and the characters- Ensure that the aspects are thematically linkedEnsure that the aspects are thematically linked

2. Start by giving an overview of the picture (e.g. 2. Start by giving an overview of the picture (e.g. this picture shows/is taken…)this picture shows/is taken…)

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Let’s practise steps 1 and 2Let’s practise steps 1 and 2

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You have just addressed these (1)You have just addressed these (1)

Examiner’s prompts:Examiner’s prompts:

1. Where was this picture taken?1. Where was this picture taken?

2. Briefly, what is happening in the picture?2. Briefly, what is happening in the picture?

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3. Discuss one aspect (e.g. the surroundings) in 3. Discuss one aspect (e.g. the surroundings) in detaildetail

- Where is this place?Where is this place?- What is in this place?What is in this place?- What is the function of this place? Link it to What is the function of this place? Link it to

why the characters are therewhy the characters are there

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Let’s practise step 3Let’s practise step 3

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1. Describe the setting in detail.1. Describe the setting in detail.

2. What is the significance of the setting?2. What is the significance of the setting?

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4. Discuss another aspect (e.g. the characters) in 4. Discuss another aspect (e.g. the characters) in detaildetail

- What are they doing?What are they doing?- What is their relationship to one another?What is their relationship to one another?- How are they dressed?How are they dressed?- Describe the characters’ thoughts and feelings.Describe the characters’ thoughts and feelings.- Give a reason for each interpretationGive a reason for each interpretation

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Let’s practise step 4Let’s practise step 4

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1. Describe the characters in detail.1. Describe the characters in detail.

2. Describe the characters’ thoughts and feelings.2. Describe the characters’ thoughts and feelings.

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5. End with a personal response (e.g. this picture 5. End with a personal response (e.g. this picture reminds me of the time I was…/this picture is reminds me of the time I was…/this picture is interesting to me because…)interesting to me because…)

6. Tell the examiner what will happen after this 6. Tell the examiner what will happen after this eventevent

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Let’s practise steps 5 and 6Let’s practise steps 5 and 6

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Activity: pair workActivity: pair work

Practise steps 1 to 6 using the picture in the Practise steps 1 to 6 using the picture in the 2009, Day 1, N level paper2009, Day 1, N level paper

Rows 1 and 3: all the steps except step 3 (i.e. Rows 1 and 3: all the steps except step 3 (i.e. give interpretations about the give interpretations about the settingsetting and not and not the people)the people)

Rows 2 and 4: all the steps except step 4 (i.e. Rows 2 and 4: all the steps except step 4 (i.e. give interpretations about the give interpretations about the peoplepeople and not and not the setting)the setting)

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The scheduleThe schedule

Individually, take 5 minutes to interpret the Individually, take 5 minutes to interpret the picturepicture

In pairs, take 10 minutes to discuss the In pairs, take 10 minutes to discuss the questions you are supposed toquestions you are supposed to

Agree on a set of interpretations and Agree on a set of interpretations and write write these downthese down

After that, we will share our thoughtsAfter that, we will share our thoughts

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How to improve your interpretation skillsHow to improve your interpretation skills

Constantly observe your surroundings and the Constantly observe your surroundings and the people around youpeople around you

Deduce the significance of your surroundingsDeduce the significance of your surroundings Deduce the purpose behind people’s activities Deduce the purpose behind people’s activities

and the relationship between different and the relationship between different characterscharacters

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Recap (1)Recap (1)

How to interpret a picture:How to interpret a picture:

1. Choose two (main) aspects of the picture to 1. Choose two (main) aspects of the picture to discussdiscuss

2. Start by giving an overview of the picture2. Start by giving an overview of the picture

3. Discuss one aspect (e.g. the surroundings) in 3. Discuss one aspect (e.g. the surroundings) in detaildetail

4. Discuss another aspect (e.g. the characters) in 4. Discuss another aspect (e.g. the characters) in detaildetail

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Recap (2)Recap (2)

5. End with a personal response (e.g. this picture 5. End with a personal response (e.g. this picture reminds me of the time I was…/this picture is reminds me of the time I was…/this picture is interesting to me because…)interesting to me because…)

6. Tell the examiner what will happen after this 6. Tell the examiner what will happen after this eventevent

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The end The end

Any questions?Any questions?

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