Expression is basically the power to convey ideas and should be developed through the use of a variety of media. Whatever media are used, continuing consideration must be given to the elements of imagination, imitation, technical skill, individual and sometimes, group thinking.

 Two kinds of lessons are generally used in developing the power of expression, namely:

 Free Expression. In this lesson the learner is free to choose his or her topic and the form in which he or she will express it, It requires some experience with media: and through such experience the learner comes to realise the need for mastering the technique of expression.

 Formal expression. This lesson is chiefly concerned with the techniques of expression, It aims at increasing the learner's understanding and mastery of techniques, Ideas, in this lesson, provide the means for practice.

Each of these lessons require a different approach on the part of the teacher, who at times will merge the two into one. Like the Appreciation Lesson, Expression Lessons usually involve more than one of the Basic Methods. They might be structured as follows:-

Free Expression. A typical lesson might-involve such steps as:

Step 1. Arousing Interest. A brief discussion of ideas, purely as a stimulus. Not formal.

Step 2. Expression. Students respond at an individual rate, help given only if required.

Step 3. Audience Situation. Perhaps a display or reading.

Step 4. Appraisal. Analysis in terms of aim and execution.

Step 5. Renewed Efforts In this or later lesson.

 Step 1. Arousing Interest. The idea to be expressed.

Step 2. Revision. Appropriate techniques suggested and emphasised.

Step 3. Expression. Within limitations imposed by steps 1 and 2.

Step 4. Audience Situation. Perhaps a display or reading.

Step 5. Appraisal. Appraisals by (i) pupil (ii) audience (iii) teacher

Step 6. Renewed Efforts. In this or later lesson.

Notes Some of these steps will be inappropriate to some lessons, and may be omitted.