Creativity

Creativity

What is being creative?

Video: What is being creative?

What do the following words mean? Can you remember the context?

urge

passionate

diversity

What do you do to be creative?

Practical examples:

Video: 29 ways to stay creative

How can you apply the following steps in the process of learning English? Think of practical examples.

Step 1: Be curious.

Step 2: Make connections.

Step 3: Challenge yourself.

Step 4: Cultivate your ideas.

Are you a creative person?

What are some creative activities that you enjoy doing?

Do you think children should be encouraged to do creative activities? Why?

Is creativity something people are born with?

Did you have a good imagination when you were a child?

Do you think it is good for children to daydream?

What are some creative ways to entertain children?

Can you think of a device that would make people’s life easier?

Do you like to be creative when you cook?

Does the education system in your country encourage creativity? How?

What creative activities did you do as a child?

Who are some of history’s most creative people?

Do you think ancient people were more creative than we are now?

Why is creativity important?

Who is the most creative person you know? What kind of things does he or she do?

Are you good at thinking outside the box?

Is there any creative architecture in your city?

How can creativity be killed?

Vocabulary

Nouns	Adjectives	Verbs
Imagination Creativity Inspiration Innovation Creation Skill Ability	Fresh (ideas) Creative (ideas) Innovative Imaginative	Create Solve Imagine Daydream Invent Experiment Practice

HW: Watch the following video from TED conference.

http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity