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Frida Kahlo - Reading & Comprehension Activities
These worksheets are great for introducing Frida Kahlo and her work to secondary or high school students. Beginning with a short biography, included are two comprehension exercises on Frida Kahlo’s life. This lesson will test student’s reading and writing skills (particularly reading for gist and detail).
A complete lesson on Frida Kahlo including PowerPoint, worksheets, and lesson plan can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-frida-kahlo-and-modern-art-complete-lesson-reading-and-writing-12180340
Any of these worksheets can be set as homework, used in a classroom, or in a one-to-one tutoring lesson.
This resource includes:
Worksheet 1 - Class Discussion Prompt
Worksheet 2 - Biography of Frida Kahlo (Reading Activity)
Worksheet 3 - Match the Dates with the Biographical Information (Comprehension Activity)
Worksheet 4 - Comprehension Questions (Comprehension Activity)
Worksheet 5 - Choose an Artwork to Write About (Writing Activity - Homework)
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Introduction to Frida Kahlo & Modern Art | Complete Lesson | Reading & Writing
This complete lesson is perfect for prompting class discussions on the topic of art. Beginning with reading and comprehension exercises on Frida Kahlo, this lesson will encourage students to express their opinions on modern art, and then test student’s reading, writing, and speaking skills through challenging activities.
I designed this lesson for intermediate/upper intermediate English class, but the lesson plan and materials (both included) can easily be adapted for other English language, visual arts, or art history classes.
Any of the worksheets can be set as homework, used in a classroom, or in a one-to-one tutoring lesson. PDF, Word, and PowerPoint documents included for easy editing
This resource includes:
Teacher Resources:
Teacher’s PowerPoint [7 slides]
Complete Lesson Plan [Procedure / Activity Guidelines / Teaching Tips]
Lesson Plan ‘Front Page’ [Outline of Lesson Aims & Anticipated Problems/Solutions]
Student Resources:
Worksheet 1 - Biography of Frida Kahlo [Text]
Worksheet 2 - Match the Dates with the Biographical Information [Reading Activity]
Worksheet 3 - Comprehension Questions [Reading Activity]
Worksheet 4 - Choose an Artwork to Write About [Writing Activity / Homework]
Separate worksheets with UK and US spelling
Vincent van Gogh Lesson [Worksheets & Presentation]
This complete lesson is perfect for prompting class discussions on the topic of art. Beginning with reading and comprehension exercises on Vincent van Gogh, this lesson will encourage students to express their opinions on post-impressionist art, and then test student’s reading, writing, and speaking skills through challenging activities.
I designed this lesson for an intermediate or upper intermediate class (secondary/high school), but the materials can easily be adapted for higher or lower ability.
Any of the worksheets can be set as homework, used in a classroom, or in a one-to-one tutoring lesson.
This resource includes:
Teacher Resources:
Teacher’s PowerPoint [7 slides]
PowerPoint includes 2 class discussion activities & worksheet answers
Worksheets also include glossary for key vocabulary
Student Resources / Worksheets:
Biography of Vincent van Gogh (including glossary) [Text]
Match the Dates with the Biographical Information [Reading Activity]
Biography Comprehension Questions [Reading & Writing Activity]
Video Link [YouTube] & Comprehension Questions [Listening Activity]
Choose an Artwork to Write About [Writing Activity / Homework]
Activity answers are included on the PowerPoint
Separate worksheets with UK and US spelling