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What is Happening in this Photograph?
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Closely examine this photo.
- What do you see?
- Pay attention to the person’s face and body language.
- Who is this person?
- What do you think he’s doing? What do you see that makes you say that?
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- List the people, objects, and activities you see in the photograph
- Where do you think they are?
- What do the people in this photo want?
- What questions does this photograph raise in your mind?
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