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  Describe this setting. What can you see, hear and feel? Can you use a simile, a metaphor or personification? Who are these people? Why are they sitting/standing in the tree? Is this a special tree? Is it a special evening? What do you think...

    What can you see? Which parts of the picture were expected and which were unexpected? How do you feel when you look at this picture? Why do you think this is? What mood does it create? Is it the same for everyone? Consider the...

  What can you see in this picture? What do you think is happening here? What might the dinosaurs be thinking at this moment?   When were dinosaurs around? Why did they die out? Research the different species of dinosaur. Which is your favourite/least favourite? Which...

  What are the creatures on the boat doing? Why are they all wearing the same thing? Why is one standing up and pointing? Where did they come from? Who is/was on the sinking boat? What happened to that boat? Is the storm moving towards...

  Describe this picture. Use the vocabulary builder to collect ideas. What is the bird doing? Why? Is the bird happy? How do you know? Why is it feeling this way? What do you like best about autumn? What about the other seasons? Imagine you...

  What is the 'thing' under the bridge? Where did it come from? Has it always been there? Why did the boy ride his bike here? Do you think he's going to get caught? Why are there lots of milk cartons with pictures of missing...

  First, share the title without showing the image. Ask children to draw what they imagine the picture to be. Allow them to present their ideas and explain their choices.   Show the picture with the title: Why is this picture called 'Everybody is Watching Soccer'? Who uses...

  How many people can you see in the picture? What are they doing? Are they all doing the same thing? Who is working? What is this ship? How is it floating? Where is it going? Who is onboard? Are there more of these airships? ...

  First, show the picture without sharing the title: How is the girl feeling? How do you know? Why is she feeling this way? What title would you give this picture?   Share the title. Who bought the boots? Why is she wearing them even though they are...

  Describe this setting. Consider the buildings (shapes, sizes, materials, colours), the landscape and wildlife. Who lives here? Is there more to this place that we can't see? Why are there so many archways and walkways? Who is in charge here? Where does the river...