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The Rule of Thirds

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Young scholars identify the rule of thirds and use it when taking photos. In this photography lesson plan, learners discuss dynamic photography and find example images from various sources. Young scholars discuss the rule of thirds and research example images online. Students practice the rule by taking three images to present in class.

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10th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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