African American History: A Photographic Record
Jacqueline Porter - Clinton
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Give FeedbackLesson Plan II: Connecting to Photography
Purpose:
The meaning we find in a photograph is influenced by our culture, values and beliefs. When using a photograph for information, the viewer must take an active role its interpretation. Being able to discuss why we think something about a photo or why a photo makes us a feel a certain way shows that we are connecting to the photograph and decoding instead of a passive look.
Objective:
Students will:
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· identify visual elements within a photograph.
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· identify and describe the feeling / mood.
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· write a create a story represented by two photograph.
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· compare and contrast the mood of two photographs
Time Frame:
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· Two class periods.
Materials:
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· copy or visual on overhead of photograph # 2 and #3 in unit.
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· Historical Photographs notebook. (created by teacher)
Procedure:
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1. Answer the following questions for each of the two photographs.
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· As you look at this picture what do you see? (use previous lesson as a guide)
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· What would you hear if you were in this picture?
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· What would you smell if you were in this picture?
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· What could the people in this picture be feeling?
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· What emotions do you feel as you view this picture?
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2. Write an imaginative story that relates to the one of the photographs. Use your
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thoughts and ideas from the questions answered as a resource, along with good
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writing skills and creativity.
Homework:
Take the questions that you answered for both photographs home. Using just your notes and not looking at the picture compare and contrast the mood of each. Describe how you expressed the moods, were they similar or different and why?