Train or Plane?

Photo Prompts

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

Students will improve their English skills as they become more comfortable making comparisons. These photos show two different modes of transportation: an airplane and a train.

Discuss the photos in class with your students. You can also assign a writing or speaking task based on the photo prompt. You may want to teach some of the suggested vocabulary below.

Focus

topic-based
writing
speaking
comparing
train
plane
productive

Vocabulary

commuter
transportation
distance
frequency
comfort
speed
convenience
A spinning paper plane