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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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