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ART AND CRAFT 1

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E. You are going to have a class discussion on the topic of: ‘Is fashion a form of art?’ Why would
someone agree with this idea? Why would they disagree? List up to five points and compare them in
class. Then listen to the conversation and compare your ideas to the ones in the recording.

Writing

A. Discuss the questions in pairs.

1. What skills can children learn from doing art?
2. Why don’t all children enjoy art?
3. What problems can occur when giving art
lessons in schools?

B. You will read an essay arguing that art
lessons should not be mandatory in schools.
Brainstorm reasons that the writer might put
forward to support this argument. Then read
the essay and check your answers.

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