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Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
2021-22 2022-23
Roll No.: _____ Div.: ____ Date ____ /____ / _______
ENGLISH
2023-24 2024-25
Topic: Describing - 1.5 Describing in greater detail
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Listen to the audio clips to attempt question 1(a).

https://www.moma.org/audio/playlist/3/168
https://www.moma.org/audio/playlist/3/173
1. a) According to you what are the key criteria for an effective audio
description and note down your ideas in words and phrases in the space
provided.

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b) Discuss your points with the entire class or in groups. Note down the
points you may have missed in the space provided.

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c) Read the following criteria and tick the ones that you came up with in
question a and b, circle the ones that were missed out.
* overview/overall impression of the picture (subject-matter, layout,
atmosphere)
* precise description of details, e.g. colours
* helpful, accessible tone
* description has clear structure
* suitable for purpose and audience
* thorough approach/covers every aspect
* lively and engaging style
 d) Create a clear final list of success criteria to work with.

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2. a) The painting on page 24 in the textbook is divided into four sections A,B,
C, D. Write a list of ten words and phrases in the table provided below to
describe what is shown, in that particular section.

A B

D C
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Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
2021-22 2022-23
Roll No.: _____ Div.: ____ Date ____ /____ / _______
ENGLISH
2023-24 2024-25
Topic: Describing - 1.5 Describing in greater detail
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2025-26
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Let’s create a descriptive word bank for the whole painting.

No. A B C D

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b) Discuss in groups or with the entire class of your list. Note down words that
your classmates have come up with that you may have missed in the space
provided below.

A B C D
 c) Work together to come up with the overall mood of the picture.

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d) Finally, read through this list of art-related words. Add any useful words
to your word bank. (angle, depth, background, focal point, brushwork,
foreground, composition, perspective, contrast, style.)
Use language precisely when describing in detail.

3. Read the following sentences and add or replace words to make the
language as precise as you can. You can use your word bank to help
you. The first example has been done for you.

a) Example: There are trees and stumps. - There are several tall, slender
silver birch trees and in the foreground, there are three bright
orange tree stumps..

b) People are bending down. _ _____________________________________

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c) There is water in the painting. _ ________________________________

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d) mountains _ __________________________________________________

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Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
2021-22 2022-23
Roll No.: _____ Div.: ____ Date ____ /____ / _______
ENGLISH
2023-24 2024-25
Topic: Describing - 1.5 Describing in greater detail
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e) stream _ _____________________________________________________

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f) plants _ ______________________________________________________

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g) sky _ _______________________________________________________

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4. a) How to begin your audio description (give an overall impression of the

painting)

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b) What more detailed ideas you will include in your audio description and
the order in which you will present them the precise language you will use
to describe particular aspects for your audience.

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c) How your language choices and delivery will engage your listeners and bring
the picture to life.

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Discuss question 4a, b, c, with the class or in groups.

d) In the space provided below add ideas or aspects that you have heard
from your classmates that you like and would like to include in your final
script.

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 BCG / C-LS / gr8e1.5w22-27

Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
2021-22 2022-23
Roll No.: _____ Div.: ____ Date ____ /____ / _______
ENGLISH
2023-24 2024-25
Topic: Describing - 1.5 Describing in greater detail
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2025-26
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5. a) You are going to create an audio commentary about the painting for a
visually impaired visitor to an art gallery. It should inform and engage
the listener. Plan and write the script for your audio description.

Rough draft:

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First draft:

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b) Take care to time the reading of your audio description. Create a checklist.
After you have written, discuss in groups or the entire class to come up with
a final checklist.

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Checklist:

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Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
2021-22 2022-23
Roll No.: _____ Div.: ____ Date ____ /____ / _______
ENGLISH
2023-24 2024-25
Topic: Describing - 1.5 Describing in greater detail
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2025-26
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c) Edit your work by referring to the criterias that you have missed. Now
rewrite the final draft.

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d) Evaluate the success of your description. Give yourself a mark out of 3 for
each of the following criteria.where 1 is low and 3 is high.
i) Description begins with a helpful overview.
ii) Details are in a clear order and described precisely.
iii) Format and tone are well-judged for purpose and audience.

e) Present your audio description to your class, with every group member.

f) Evaluate the success of your classmates’ description. Give marks out of 3

for each of the following criteria..where 1 is low and 3 is high.

Name of classmate :
i) Description begins with a helpful overview.
ii) Details are in a clear order and described precisely.
iii) Format and tone are well-judged for purpose and audience.
 BCG / C-LS / gr8e1.5w22-27

Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
2021-22 2022-23
Roll No.: _____ Div.: ____ Date ____ /____ / _______
ENGLISH
2023-24 2024-25
Topic: Describing - 1.5 Describing in greater detail
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2025-26
Wkst No.

6. Your school is going to start a podcast. For the introductory session

you are required to present a writeup about your experience during
the lockdown (online class, any incident of covid, health, time with
family and friends, something new you have learnt, impact on the
environment.)
* rough draft, first draft and checklist mandatory

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