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Integrated skills
Giving instructions for making an unusual picture
A Lisa has found a TV programme about the use of unusual materials in art. Watch the TV programme and finish the exercises below.
A1 Watch the TV programme and answer the following questions.
1 What do many creative artists use to make their artworks?
2 What is Jane Perkins well known for?
3 What may an artist think of the things that we regard as rubbish?
4 What plays an important role in finding inspiration for your art from nature?
A2 Watch the TV programme again and complete the notes below.
Using unusual materials in art
Jane Perkins's ideas
Where she finds unusual art materials
- In rubbish bins
- (1) ________________
- At car boot sales
Unusual art materials she has used
- (2) ________________
- (3) ________________
The speaker's suggestions
How to find inspiration for your art
(4) ________________ outside
Easily found art materials
- Leaves
- (5) ________________
- (6) ________________
- Sand
B Lisa wants to create art using unusual materials and she has found some instructions for making unusual pictures. Read the instructions and pay attention to the structure.
How to make an amazing food portrait
Have you ever tried to make art out of food? It's simple! Follow the steps below to see just how easy it can be to make bright, colourful portraits out of common food in the kitchen.
What you need
A large piece of toast
A variety of vegetables
A knife
What to do
Step 1: Lay your toast out on the table.
Step 2: Cut the vegetables to create different parts of the face. For example, red peppers can be used to make the mouth. Slices of garlic can be used to create teeth. Mushrooms can be used for eyes.
Step 3: Arrange the vegetables on the toast to create your portrait.
The best part about this art project is that you can eat it when you're done! But before you do, make sure you take a photo of it. That way, your art can live on long after dinner time!
Making a seashell picture
A day at the beach is a perfect start to this art project! Making pictures out of raw materials like seashells can be a fun challenge. Seashells come in many varieties, so there are endless possibilities for the kinds of pictures you can create.
Things you need
Seashells
A piece of cardboard
Glue
Procedures
Step 1: Collect a bag of seashells from the beach.
Step 2: Decide what image you want to create with your seashells and select seashells of different shapes and sizes.
Step 3: Arrange your seashells on the cardboard to create your image.
Step 4: Stick each seashell to the cardboard using glue.
Display your seashell picture for your family and friends to see!
C In pairs, discuss how you will create a picture using unusual materials. Use the following questions and expressions to help you.
What image will you create?
What materials and tools will you use for your picture?
What steps will you take to create the picture?
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Expressions Describing procedures first/firstly/to begin with/to start with as soon as ... it is followed by .../the next step is ... in the end/finally/lastly at the same time |
D Write your step-by-step instructions for creating an unusual picture. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
Planning your writing
Learning about the text type
Instructions are the written information that tells readers how to do or use something. This type of writing is supposed to include enough details so that readers can follow easily.
Learning about the structure
When writing step-by-step instructions for creating an unusual picture, you can follow the structure below:
- Start with a brief introduction explaining what kind of unusual picture will be created.
- List the things needed to make the picture. You can use a heading like “What you need”，“Things you need” or “Materials and tools”.
- Give well-organized directions under the heading of “What to do”, “Procedures”or “Directions”. You can use numbers when listing the steps in order. Make sure to include key points and important warnings.
Learning about the language
- Make your sentences short and clear.
- Use the imperative mood or passive voice in each step.
Checking your writing
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
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Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style (formal/informal) Structure |
| Self-review Does your writing include all the important information? How can you improve your writing? |
Peer review What steps does your partner advise you to improve? What changes can you make accordingly? |
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