Amoako grew up in a place called Accra and he didn't have much money. He learned to make art by himself while his mom made food for other people. He used to play tennis before someone helped him go to a school for artists. A famous artist saw Amoako's pictures on the internet and told art places about him. Now Amoako is famous and he helps other people in his home make art too.
Right now, you can see one of Amoako's own pictures in a place called Gallery 1957 in Accra. The person who owns the gallery says Amoako is very important, like some other famous artists. A man who helps run a big art place in London says Amoako's pictures are special because they mix old and new ways of making art. Even though many people like his art, Amoako just loves to paint and doesn't talk much about it.
Original news source: Amoako Boafo – the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space (BBC)
π Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– Sketch It
Instructions: Students are divided into pairs. One student is given a word or concept related to the article (e.g., "artist," "gallery," "painting") and has to draw it without writing any words or speaking. The other student has to guess the word based on the sketch. After a correct guess, students switch roles.
– News Reporter Role-play
Instructions: Create a mini news report scenario where one student acts as a reporter who has just discovered Amoako Boafo's art. The other student plays Amoako Boafo. The reporter asks questions about his journey, his art style, and his experiences, while Boafo answers. Encourage the 'Boafo' student to use information from the article in their responses.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary from the article (e.g., "paint," "famous," "gallery") on slips of paper. Divide the class into two teams. Members of each team take turns picking a slip and drawing the word for their team to guess within a time limit. No letters or numbers can be used in the drawings.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask a question related to the article, such as, "Why do you think Amoako Boafo's art is appreciated worldwide?" Students first think about the answer on their own, then pair up with a classmate to discuss their thoughts. Finally, each pair shares their insights with the class, fostering a discussion around Boafo's international recognition.
– Opinion Spectrum
Instructions: Write a series of statements about art and artists on the board (e.g., "Artists should use traditional methods," "Art can be made by anyone," "It's important for art to represent culture"). Students line up according to how much they agree or disagree with each statement, creating a visual spectrum of opinions. Encourage students to explain their positions and relate them to Amoako Boafo's work.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Amoako likes to paint pictures of black people and he uses his fingers to do it.
Amoako grew up in a place called Accra.
Amoako learned to make art by himself while his mom was cooking food for other people.
Amoako used to play tennis before he went to art school.
A famous artist saw Amoako's pictures on the internet and told art places about him. That's how he became well-known.
You can see Amoako's art in a place called Gallery 1957 in Accra.
People think Amoako's pictures are special because they mix old and new ways of making art.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A man from Ghana Amoako Boafo is very good at making pictures of . He didn't plan to be an artist, but now people all over the world like his art. He even had one of his pictures shown in space! Amoako is not proud and thank you to his friends who also make art in West Africa. His pictures show black people and he uses his to paint. People will pay a lot of money to own his art. Amoako grew up in a place called Accra and he didn't have much money. He learned to art by himself while his mom made food for people. He used to play tennis before someone helped him go to a school for s. A famous artist saw Amoako's on the internet and told art places about him. Now Amoako is famous and he helps other people in his home make art too. Right now, you can see one of Amoako's own pictures in a place called Gallery 1957 in Accra. The who owns the gallery says Amoako is very important, like some other famous artists. A man who helps run a big art place in says Amoako's pictures are special because they mix old and new ways of making art. Even though people like his art, Amoako just loves to paint and doesn't much about it.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is your favorite kind of art to look at or make? Why do you like it?
2. How would you feel if your pictures were shown in space?
3. Do you like to paint with your fingers, or do you prefer to use brushes or pencils? Why?
4. Do you think it's important to say thank you to friends who help you? Why or why not?
5. Have you ever seen pictures that show people from where you live? What did you think about them?
6. What would you do if you suddenly became very famous for something you love to do?
7. Do you think it's good to help other people learn to make art? Why do you think that?
8. Have you ever been to a gallery to see art? What was it like?
9. What do you think makes someone a very important artist?
10. Do you think mixing old and new ways of doing something is a good idea? Why or why not?
11. If you were an artist, would you talk a lot about your art, or would you prefer to just make it quietly? Why?
12. Do you think it's okay to make money from your art, or should art be something you do just for fun? Why do you think that?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
Meanings
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
π Write a Summary:
Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.
Check your writing now with the best free AI for English writing!
