The Art of Discussion: Prompting Discussions with the Work of Norman Rockwell

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Author Piero Carlini demonstrates how teachers can use specific works of art by Norman Rockwell, in addition to recurring themes in the artist’s work, to spur critical thinking and productive discussion beyond the artwork itself. The article gives suggestions for using the art with learners who have different levels of English language ability. 

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Piero Carlini

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English Teaching Forum 2022, Volume 60, Number 4

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