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- Picture this. Class members follow in the footsteps of W. Eugene Smith, Dorothea Lange, James Nachtwey, and Lewis Hine by creating their own photo essay about a local event or issue.
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Instructional Ideas
- Arrange to have the in the school library and/or in the community center
Classroom Considerations
- Best suited to photography classes
- Requires access to cameras, photo supplies, and a darkroom
- While designed for photography classes, the activity is appropriate for any course and can be easily tailored to the technology available at your school
Pros
- The resource includes a detailed materials list, a step-by-step plan, and links Dorothea Lange's photographs
Cons
- None
Common Core
RI.6.1
RI.6.7
RI.7.1
RI.7.7
RI.8.1
RI.8.7
RI.9-10.1
RI.9-10.7
RI.11-12.1
RI.11-12.7
W.6.2.a
W.6.4
W.6.7
W.6.8
W.7.2.a
W.7.4
W.7.7
W.7.8
W.8.2.a
W.8.4
W.8.7
W.8.8
W.9-10.2.a
W.9-10.4
W.9-10.7
W.9-10.8
W.11-12.2.a
W.11-12.4
W.11-12.7
W.11-12.8
SL.6.1.a
SL.6.2
SL.6.4
SL.7.1.a
SL.7.2
SL.7.4
SL.8.1.a
SL.8.2
SL.8.4
SL.9-10.1.a
SL.9-10.2
SL.9-10.4
SL.11-12.1.a
SL.11-12.2
SL.11-12.4