The question “Why is the Mona Lisa famous?” works surprisingly well in the language classroom. It connects history, culture, media, and opinion — and it naturally encourages discussion. In this lesson resource, students don’t just learn facts about a painting; they explore how fame is created and how value in the art world is shaped.

This lesson includes – vocabulary practice, reading (with a task to put the paragraphs in the correct order), comprehension true or false, retelling practice and discussion questions.

This resource uses the Mona Lisa not just as a famous painting, but as a gateway to meaningful language practice and thoughtful conversation about culture, history, and how stories shape what we value.

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The lesson will go nicely with these resources: spot the difference art edition and art taboo.

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