Friday 15th May – English work

LO: Can I develop my comprehension skills?

Answer these ERIC questions about this painting by Vincent Van Gogh.

Self Portrait Vincent Van Gogh 1889

What is a self-portrait?

What is Van Gogh looking at?

Why do you think Van Gogh used so much blue in this painting?

How do you think Van Gogh was feeling when he painted this self-portrait?

Why would an artist choose to paint themselves?

Friday 15th May – English work

LO: Can I develop my comprehension skills?

Watch the clip on the following link and answer the questions below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJoczdESU24

What does the word ‘soar’ mean?

Was the ending what you had expected? Explain your answer.

Why did the girls want to fly their planes into the sky? (Explain for each girl).

What happened to the girl’s first plane?