Olympic Lens Teacher Guide Olympic Lens
Teacher Facilitation Guide
15 MIN ACTIVITY
Lesson Overview
This rapid-fire activity is designed to boost ESL students' academic vocabulary and descriptive writing skills through the high-engagement medium of AI image generation. It specifically targets TELPAS Writing Proficiency levels (Developing to Advanced High).
15-Minute Breakdown
0-5 MIN
Introduction & Vocabulary
Project the slides. Review the Anatomy of a Prompt . Briefly pronounce the words in the Word Box on the student worksheet.
5-10 MIN
Drafting & Generating
Students choose a scene and write their prompt on the worksheet. Once written, they type it into Adobe Express (Text-to-Image) . Encourage them to use the "Photorealistic" style toggle.
10-15 MIN
TELPAS Writing Extension
Students look at their generated image and write 3 descriptive sentences. This transition from "prompting" (short phrases) to "writing" (complete sentences) is critical for TELPAS prep.
Adobe Express Pro-Tips
Style Toggles: Tell students to look at the "Effects" or "Style" menu on the right. Selecting "Photo" or "Artistic" will drastically change their results.Iterate: If the first image isn't perfect, show them how to add one more adjective to the prompt to change the outcome.Aspect Ratio: Landscape (16:9) works best for Olympic stadium or slope scenes.
Teaching Strategy
Scaffolding
The 3-part prompt structure (Subject + Action + Setting) helps students build complex prepositional phrases without the cognitive load of full paragraph construction.
Extension
If you have extra time, have students describe their image to a partner . This mirrors the TELPAS speaking task where they describe a visual scene.
Standards Alignment
Curriculum and Proficiency Standards for ESL/English I & II
ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards)
c(3)(D)
Speaking: Speak using grade-level content area vocabulary in context to internalize new English words and build academic language proficiency.
c(5)(B)
Writing: Write using newly acquired basic vocabulary and content-based grade-level vocabulary.
c(5)(G)
Writing: Narrate, describe, and explain with increasing specificity and detail to fulfill content area writing needs as more English is acquired.
High School English TEKS (I & II)
E1.1(A) / E2.1(A)
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: The student uses print or digital resources to clarify and enrich meaning.
E1.9(A) / E2.9(A)
Composition: The student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.
E1.10(B) / E2.10(B)
Composition: The student composes informational texts such as explanatory essays using a clear thesis statement or relevant controlling idea.
TELPAS Target: Advanced High
"Students at the Advanced High level can write with an intensity of detail and precision that is nearly comparable to that of native English-speaking peers."
By using the AI prompt to force specific adjectives, students practice the 'precision of detail' required to reach this level.
Olympic Lens Worksheet Olympic Lens AI Art
Name / Nombre:
Date / Fecha:
Your Mission: Use the words and sentence stems below to create a high-quality AI prompt for Adobe Express. Your goal is to generate a realistic image of the Winter Olympics.
Word Box / Banco de Palabras
Equipment & Places
Ice rink: Pista de hielo
Slope: Pendiente / Pista
Goggles: Gafas protectoras
Podium: Podio
Events & Actions
Figure skating: Patinaje artístico
Snowboarding: Snowboard
Curling: Curling
Speed: Velocidad
Awards & Symbols
Medal: Medalla
Torch: Antorcha
Ceremony: Ceremonia
Winner: Ganador/a
Step 1: Choose Your Scene
A. The Athlete: Focus on a person practicing or competing. Describe their gear and facial expression.
B. The Event: Focus on the high-speed action and movement. Describe the snow, ice, and environment.
C. The Ceremony: Focus on the atmosphere and celebration. Describe the lights, flags, and symbols.
D. The Award: Focus on the moment of victory on the podium. Describe the emotions and medals.
Step 2: Use Sentence Stems
Combine these to make your prompt:
"A realistic photo of..."
"The lighting is cinematic and..."
"In the background, I can see..."
"The scene looks very..."
Step 3: Write Your Final Prompt
(Copy this into Adobe Express Image Generator)
TELPAS Extension: Describe Your Image
Practice your writing. Look at the image you created and describe it in 3 complete sentences.
Olympic Prompt Builder Worksheet Swaps Plus Vocab Olympic Prompt Builder
Draft your image description for the AI generator.
Name / Nombre:
Date / Fecha:
1
Who & What? / ¿Quién y qué?
A
is
at the Winter Olympics.
Person / Atleta
• Athlete (Atleta) • Winner (Ganador/a) • Skier (Esquiador/a) • Skater (Patinador/a) • Player (Jugador/a) • Crowd (Multitud)
Action / Acción
• Jumping (Saltando) • Skating (Patinando) • Racing (Corriendo) • Celebrating (Celebrando) • Smiling (Sonriendo) • Cheering (Animando)
2
Details / Detalles
They are wearing
and they look
because
.
Gear / Ropa
• Goggles (Gafas)
• Helmet (Casco)
• Uniform (Uniforme)
• Skates (Patines)
Emotion / Emoción
• Happy (Feliz)
• Proud (Orgulloso/a)
• Brave (Valiente)
• Focused (Concentrado/a)
Reason / Razón
• they won (ganaron)
• it's cold (hace frío)
• they are fast (rápidos)
• they worked hard
3
Style / Estilo
The image is a realistic
with
lighting.
Style / Estilo
• Photo (Foto) • Painting (Pintura) • 3D Art (Arte 3D) • Digital (Digital)
Lighting / Luz
• Bright (Brillante) • Soft (Suave) • Snowy (Nevado) • Cold (Fría)
Step 2: Final Prompt / Prompt Final
Combine your sentences into one paragraph to type into Adobe Express.
Check spelling
Ready to generate
TELPAS Support: Practice describing people and actions.
Olympic Lens Slides Olympic Lens
AI Art
Visualizing the Winter Olympics through Descriptive Language
What is AI Image Art?
The Process
You write words (a prompt).
The computer creates an image.
"A high-speed skier..."
[Image Appears]
Anatomy of a Prompt
1. Subject
Who or What?
"A snowboarder"
2. Action
Doing what?
"doing a flip"
3. Setting
Where?
"in the mountains"
4. Style
Look like?
"Cinematic Photo"
Choose Your Challenge
A
The Athlete
Focus on the person, their gear, and their expression.
B
The Event
Focus on high-speed action, snow, and ice movement.
C
The Ceremony
Focus on the atmosphere, stadium lights, and flags.
D
The Award
Focus on victory, emotion, and the gold medals.
TELPAS Success Tips
1
Be Specific
Don't just say "snow". Say "sparkling, deep white snow".
2
Describe Emotions
Use words like "excited", "focused", or "joyful".
3
Use Complex Sentences
Link your ideas with "while", "because", or "with".
Olympic Lens Teacher Guide Olympic Lens
Teacher Facilitation Guide
15 MIN ACTIVITY
Lesson Overview
This rapid-fire activity is designed to boost ESL students' academic vocabulary and descriptive writing skills through the high-engagement medium of AI image generation. It specifically targets TELPAS Writing Proficiency levels (Developing to Advanced High).
15-Minute Breakdown
0-5 MIN
Introduction & Vocabulary
Project the slides. Review the Anatomy of a Prompt . Briefly pronounce the words in the Word Box on the student worksheet.
5-10 MIN
Drafting & Generating
Students choose a scene and write their prompt on the worksheet. Once written, they type it into Adobe Express (Text-to-Image) . Encourage them to use the "Photorealistic" style toggle.
10-15 MIN
TELPAS Writing Extension
Students look at their generated image and write 3 descriptive sentences. This transition from "prompting" (short phrases) to "writing" (complete sentences) is critical for TELPAS prep.
Adobe Express Pro-Tips
Style Toggles: Tell students to look at the "Effects" or "Style" menu on the right. Selecting "Photo" or "Artistic" will drastically change their results.Iterate: If the first image isn't perfect, show them how to add one more adjective to the prompt to change the outcome.Aspect Ratio: Landscape (16:9) works best for Olympic stadium or slope scenes.
Teaching Strategy
Scaffolding
The 3-part prompt structure (Subject + Action + Setting) helps students build complex prepositional phrases without the cognitive load of full paragraph construction.
Extension
If you have extra time, have students describe their image to a partner . This mirrors the TELPAS speaking task where they describe a visual scene.
Curriculum Standards
English TEKS
TEKS: ELA9: 12.6E, 12.6G, 12.7A
ELPS Standards
TEKS: ELPS 2.I, 3.G, 4.G
TELPAS Focus
This activity specifically targets Writing Proficiency through descriptive elaboration and vocabulary acquisition, moving students toward the Advanced High descriptor.
Olympic Lens Teacher Guide Olympic Lens
Teacher Facilitation Guide
15 MIN ACTIVITY
Lesson Overview
This rapid-fire activity is designed to boost ESL students' academic vocabulary and descriptive writing skills through the high-engagement medium of AI image generation. It specifically targets TELPAS Writing Proficiency levels (Developing to Advanced High).
15-Minute Breakdown
0-5 MIN
Introduction & Vocabulary
Project the slides. Review the Anatomy of a Prompt . Briefly pronounce the words in the Word Box on the student worksheet.
5-10 MIN
Drafting & Generating
Students choose a scene and write their prompt on the worksheet. Once written, they type it into Adobe Express (Text-to-Image) . Encourage them to use the "Photorealistic" style toggle.
10-15 MIN
TELPAS Writing Extension
Students look at their generated image and write 3 descriptive sentences. This transition from "prompting" (short phrases) to "writing" (complete sentences) is critical for TELPAS prep.
Adobe Express Pro-Tips
Style Toggles: Tell students to look at the "Effects" or "Style" menu on the right. Selecting "Photo" or "Artistic" will drastically change their results.Iterate: If the first image isn't perfect, show them how to add one more adjective to the prompt to change the outcome.Aspect Ratio: Landscape (16:9) works best for Olympic stadium or slope scenes.
Teaching Strategy
Scaffolding
The 3-part prompt structure (Subject + Action + Setting) helps students build complex prepositional phrases without the cognitive load of full paragraph construction.
Extension
If you have extra time, have students describe their image to a partner . This mirrors the TELPAS speaking task where they describe a visual scene.
Standards Alignment
Core Standards
TEKS: ELA9: 12.6E, 12.6G, 12.7A
TEKS: ELPS 2.I, 3.G, 4.G
Supporting Standards
TEKS: ELA9: 12.2A, 12.9A, 12.10B
TEKS: ELA10: 12.2A, 12.9A, 12.10B
TEKS: ELPS 3.D, 5.B, 5.G
What these cover:
• Vocabulary in context
• Descriptive composition
• Speaking with specificity
Olympic Lens Teacher Guide Olympic Lens
Teacher Facilitation Guide
15 MIN ACTIVITY
Lesson Overview
This rapid-fire activity is designed to boost ESL students' academic vocabulary and descriptive writing skills through the high-engagement medium of AI image generation. It specifically targets TELPAS Writing Proficiency levels (Developing to Advanced High).
15-Minute Breakdown
0-5 MIN
Introduction & Vocabulary
Project the slides. Review the Anatomy of a Prompt . Briefly pronounce the words in the Word Box on the student worksheet.
5-10 MIN
Drafting & Generating
Students choose a scene and write their prompt on the worksheet. Once written, they type it into Adobe Express (Text-to-Image) . Encourage them to use the "Photorealistic" style toggle.
10-15 MIN
TELPAS Writing Extension
Students look at their generated image and write 3 descriptive sentences. This transition from "prompting" (short phrases) to "writing" (complete sentences) is critical for TELPAS prep.
Adobe Express Pro-Tips
Style Toggles: Tell students to look at the "Effects" or "Style" menu on the right. Selecting "Photo" or "Artistic" will drastically change their results.Iterate: If the first image isn't perfect, show them how to add one more adjective to the prompt to change the outcome.Aspect Ratio: Landscape (16:9) works best for Olympic stadium or slope scenes.
Teaching Strategy
Scaffolding
The 3-part prompt structure (Subject + Action + Setting) helps students build complex prepositional phrases without the cognitive load of full paragraph construction.
Extension
If you have extra time, have students describe their image to a partner . This mirrors the TELPAS speaking task where they describe a visual scene.
Standards Alignment
Primary Focus
TEKS: ELA9: 12.6E, 12.6G, 12.7A
TEKS: ELPS 2.I, 3.G, 4.G
Supporting Standards
TEKS: ELA9/10: 12.1A, 12.2A, 12.9A, 12.10B
TEKS: ELPS 3.D, 5.B, 5.G
Academic Skills
• Digital resource mastery
• Multi-modal connections
• Identifying key ideas/details
• Word choice for impact
