Eakins painted his friend Max Schmitt rowing alone on the river in Philadelphia, with the painter himself rowing in the background.
Why it's great for language
A rower on a quiet river — great for present continuous and prepositions.
A gentle note
Thomas Eakins's work fits nature, present continuous, describing people better than "present simple". Try one of those focuses, or pick another artist from the gallery.
Set the room
Shape the lesson
The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Champion Single Sculls.
Language focus
Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.
Duration
One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.
Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.
A complete lesson, painted around The Champion Single Sculls.
