Teacher: Apart from political figures, such as presidents, prime ministers, and other leaders, which other historical figures do we remember and why?, Boy 1: Oh, that’s a difficult question. There are so many., Teacher: Well, first of all, think about art and artists. Who do we remember?, Girl 1: Painters like Kahlo, Van Gogh, and Monet. I’ve seen their paintings in books., Teacher: Yes., Girl 2: Then there’s Mona Lisa. Who painted that?, Boy 1: That was Leonardo da Vinci, wasn’t it?, Teacher: Yes, that’s right. And do you know any sculptors or any famous sculptures?, Girl 1: Was Michelangelo a sculptor or was he only a painter?, Teacher: Well done, yes, he was both a sculptor and a painter. Now, do you know any artists from China, for example?, Girl 2: Well, in China, there’s Shen Zhou. He was a painter in the Ming Dynasty in the 15th century. He was very important in Chinese art., Teacher: That’s interesting, so why are these artists remembered? You mentioned Kahlo and Van Gogh. What makes them special?, Girl 1: Because they see things differently and they make you see things differently, as if you’re looking at them for the first time., Teacher: That’s a good answer. What about Monet? You also mentioned him., Girl 2: We’ve been studying him in art. He painted outside, not in a studio, and he painted quickly to give an impression., Teacher: Good. Now, what about famous musicians? Who do you think of?, Boy 1: Mozart and Beethoven. Were they both from Germany?, Girl 2: No, I think Mozart was from Austria., Teacher: Why do we still remember them today?, Boy 1: Because they were amazing musicians and composers. And their music has lasted. People still listen to their music and find it exciting today., Teacher: And famous authors – people who wrote novels, poems, and plays. Who are the big names in literature?, Girl 1: Shakespeare?, Teacher: Yes, William Shakespeare. Have any of you seen any of his plays?, Girl 2: I’ve seen a film of Romeo and Juliet., Teacher: Right. Who else?, Girl 2: Mary Shelley., Teacher: Mary Shelley, yes. Now, why do we remember Mary Shelley?, Girl 2: Because she wrote Frankenstein., Teacher: Yes, Frankenstein. She wrote several other novels too., Teacher: Which other writers do you know?, Boy 1: Bashō., Teacher: Matsuo Bashō? The poet?, Boy 1: Yes, we were learning how to write haiku poems and we read one of his., Teacher: Oh, and what did you learn about haiku poems?, Boy 1: They’re Japanese poems that are very short. The idea is to say a haiku poem in one breath, because it focuses your mind on a single moment in time., Teacher: Excellent. And which poem did you read?, Boy 1: The one about the frog jumping into the water., Teacher: Oh yes! That’s a lovely one. Now, Bashō lived over three hundred years ago. Why do you think we remember his poems today?, Boy 1: Because he is able to paint a picture in just a few words., Teacher: That’s a very good answer, painting a picture in words. Well done, everyone. I’m very pleased with the way you ...,

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