Steps to Explore Ekphrastic Texts
1. See, Think, Wonder your chosen painting. (see tab 2 'Grids')
2. Annotate key visual techniques in the painting. (see tab 3 'Techniques')
3. Record initial impression of painting using what you have discovered. This is to ensure you can make a substantial comparison between your impression and that of the poets.
4. Read the ekphrastic poem.
5. Annotate key language and structural feature. (see tab 3 'Techniques')
6. Compare initial impression with the poets impression. (see tab 2 'Grids')
- See - What do you see?
- Think - What do you think about what you see? What is your reaction to what you see? What assumption can you make?
- Wonder - What does it make you wonder? What questions do you have? What else would you like to know?
2. Annotate key visual techniques in the painting. (see tab 3 'Techniques')
3. Record initial impression of painting using what you have discovered. This is to ensure you can make a substantial comparison between your impression and that of the poets.
4. Read the ekphrastic poem.
5. Annotate key language and structural feature. (see tab 3 'Techniques')
6. Compare initial impression with the poets impression. (see tab 2 'Grids')