10 Questions to Ask Before Taking a Photo
Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.B Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations or other…
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Description This lesson will encourage photographers to move away from simple point-and-shoot, selfie-rich photography to making several critical decisions before taking each photo. Objectives Students will describe their thought process behind a selected photograph. Students will produce a series of images representing slightly different decisions made. Students will suggest improvements to a photograph. Common…
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to…
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.D Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or…
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new…
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or…
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level. Materials Multiple D-SLR Cameras Lesson step-by-step *NOTE: Today’s lesson has multiple options for implementation. As written, it encourages the teacher to work with students in…
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Materials See links on left Lesson step-by-step 1. Discussion — 5 minutes Discuss: What is the purpose of a photo caption (also called a cutline)? What information should a caption include? …
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.a. Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for…
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Common Core State Standards Materials Computer access Lesson step-by-step 1. Online search — 20 minutes Give students time to find several photos online that they think clearly use a composition rule. Students can work on their own or with a partner, depending on the amount of computers available. Students should print those photos. NOTE: See…
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