How would you describe the jellyfish? (Science link: Are they transparent, translucent or opaque?) How do jellyfish move? How would you describe their movement? Write a list of possible verbs and adverbs on a whiteboard, then try matching different pairs. Which work best together?...
What species of dragon is this? Is it a tame or wild dragon? How would you describe its wings? What do you think it's dreaming of? Do all dragons dream? Do dragons ever have nightmares? What are dragons afraid of? Compare this picture with...
What is the pig doing? Why? What can the pig see that we can't? (Hint: Look at the shadows!) Is the pig alone? Will any other pigs (or other species) help it? What happened to the sheep? What do you think the farmer wants...
Grammar warm up: Write sentences about this picture, each one containing a different preposition or prepositional phrase. Here are some to get you started: across behind beneath above over amongst through Where did the mammoth come from? How is it in NYC (New York...
What can you see in this picture? Look for the obvious things and the smaller details. Play 'I Spy' with a friend. Where do you think this is? Why is the man chasing the goblin? Has the goblin been here before? What are the...
Credit: Bibo Bergeron www.bibosbigbox.tumblr.com Describe the lady (Mrs Silver). Consider her appearance and her personality/character. How does she feel about the tortoise (Alfie)? How do you know? Why do you think she feels like this? What're the good things about tortoises? Do you think Mrs Silver...
Where is this? What is the man watching? What's the dog's name? What does the dog want to do? What do you know about the man? What can you infer? Is the man wealthy? Is the man a good pet owner? Is the man...
Describe this creature. How will you describe the eyes, the beak, the feathers, its shape...
What is the lady reading? Where is this? Why is she here? Does she feel safe? What are the dragons doing? How long have they been here? Are there any others around? What species of dragon is this? What is special about the egg? ...
