The Kiss - Short Image Lessons
The Kiss – A Creative ESL Lesson Inspired by Street Art
Bring language learning to life through art, empathy, and imagination with The Kiss. This dynamic ESL lesson plan that gets your students talking, thinking, and connecting.
Using a thought-provoking mural as its starting point, this ready-to-use lesson helps learners explore the stories behind public art, share opinions, and step into the shoes of the characters depicted. Through engaging discussions, imaginative storytelling, and a research-based follow-up task on the iconic artist Banksy, The Kiss delivers meaningful learning with minimal prep.
🧩 Inside the Lesson:
- Collaborative vocabulary brainstorming
- Expressive discussion questions to fuel student voice
- Creative role-play as mural characters
- Research & infographic project on Banksy
- Digital-friendly tools & adaptable for online or face-to-face classes
💬 Ideal For:
- Intermediate and above ESL/EFL learners (B1+)
- Speaking-focused classes
- Teachers looking to boost engagement and creativity
Whether you’re sparking debates about art and graffiti or encouraging personal storytelling, This lesson will inspire your students to speak more fluently, think more deeply, and connect through language.
