Describing a Picture — B1 writing

A complete, ready-to-teach B1 writing lesson on "Describing a Picture". Includes objective, target vocabulary (In the foreground, background, on the left, there is…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.

Warm-up (5 min)

Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about describing a picture. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.

Presentation (10 min)

Introduce the target language for Describing a Picture using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.

In the foreground
background
on the left
there is
appears to be
setting
mood
detail

Controlled Practice (10 min)

Matching: words ↔ pictures
Gap-fill worksheet
Pronunciation drill of: In the foreground, background, on the left, there is

Freer Practice (12 min)

Students write a short piece (60–120 words) applying the Describing a Picture structures.

Production (10 min)

Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.

Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)

Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.

Homework

Reinforcement: complete the Describing a Picture worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.