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A Picture Changes 1000 Minds

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Students choose a Times photograph and write a brief essay explaining what they think is happening in the photograph and how it makes them feel. They select and analyze photographs depicting events in the Balkans and create a news photo exhibit.

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photojournalism, the balkans

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balkans, photojournalism, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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1 hr
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