creativity

Lesson plans

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Conceptual image of brainstorming, innovation and creativity

Video: How can limits boost creativity
Expressions: creative block, eureka moment, a flash of inspiration
Speaking: coming up with different uses for everyday objects

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a team during a brainstorming session generating ideas

Ford formation: the suffix -ity (novelty, originality, feasibility, creativity, practicality)
Functional language: useful phrases for idea generation (introducing ideas, building on someone else’s idea, introducing alternatives, expressing caution, encouraging participation)
Speaking: games, brainstorming, conversation questions, survey

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a person listening to music surrounded by colors

Vocabulary: Likes and dislikes (have a soft spot for, can’t get enough of, it’s not my thing, it’s not my cup of tea, it’s growing on me, it’s an acquired taste)
Video: How to find your passion
Speaking: Conversation questions, brainstorming

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a person drawing a mandala symbol

Vocabulary: art supplies
Video: the mental health benefits of art
Idioms: colors (tickled pink, see red, in a dark place)

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Idiom and phrasal verb boosters