This document discusses using art and visible thinking routines to foster communication and understanding in English language teaching. It introduces the concept of visible thinking, which makes thinking visible through questioning, listening, documenting, and thinking routines. Some thinking routines described are See-Think-Wonder, Beginning-Middle-End, and Color-Symbol-Image. Examples of art projects on topics like bullying, war/peace, and Asperger's are provided to illustrate how art can be used to strengthen thinking and learning. The overall message is that art and visible thinking routines can help engage students and develop important thinking skills and dispositions in English classes.
