One or two idioms

Perspective shows the depth of a picture – how many dimensions you see. If you have/keep a sense of perspective, then you see a problem/issue for what it is – often meaning that it is not as serious as it seems.

If you describe someone as being no oil painting, be careful. This means that they are ugly.

Ø Explain the meaning of highlighted words.

Ø Answer the question: What is art? _________________________________

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Ø What kind of art do we usually teach in primary grades? ________________

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2. Read some strategies How to draw a cat? There are 4 methods (http://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Cat#/Image:Draw-a-Cat-Step-1-Version-3.jpg). Draw a cat. Then read other methods.

Method 1 of 4: Drawing a Cartoon Cat

1. Draw an outline of the head and body. Use a circle for the head. Add a crossed vertical and horizontal line at the center of the head. Add a big oblong shape for the cat’sbody.

2. Add the eyes using two small circles, sketch the nose and mouth. Sketch two half almond shapes protruding on each side of the head.

3. Sketch an outline of the cat’s limbs. Make the hind leg circular.

4. Sketch the tail, make it long and curved.

5. Darken the eyes and add whiskers. You can also add a collar on the neck.

6. Sketch the body, add a few furry details.

7. Color and complete.

3. Complete the sentences about the Mozart Effect:

Ø The Mozart effect is a ____________ coined by Alfred A. Tomatis for the alleged increase in _____________ development that occurs in children under age 3 when they listen to the _____________ of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Ø They found a temporary enhancement of ___________________________, as measured by the Stanford-Binet IQ test.

Ø There were many attempts to replicate their results but most were _______________ (Willingham 2006).

Ø Rauscher has moved on to study the effects of Mozart on ______________.

Ø In 1997, Rauscher and Shaw announced that they had scientific proof that ________________________________instruction are superior to computer instruction in enhancing children's abstract reasoning skills.

Ø The ______________ included three groups of preschoolers: one group received private piano/keyboard lessons and singing lessons

Ø The Mozart effect is an example of how ______________ mix in our world.

Listen to five extracts of famous Mozart’s compositions and put the number:

____ Figaro’s marriage

____ Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade)

____ Rondo Alla Turca

____ Lachrymose (Requiem)

____ Piano Concerto No.21

4. Read the text about the Vincent van Gogh: