We will begin with a Caption Writing Review activity that will ask you to look at a four photos and write a headline and a two-sentence caption for each one.
Assignment: Pick up a Caption Writing headline handout and click the links to see the four photos that you will review use for this activity. The first one we will do together as a class.
Caption 1
Caption 2
Caption 3
Caption 4
Be sure to follow the guidelines below to receive full credit on this assignment for writing full and complete captions.
1. Headline: Headline includes a noun and a verb -- is brief (no longer than 8 words -- is accurate -- uses present-tense active verbs (usually in “s” when singular subject) -- eliminates the word “is” if this is the verb used in sentence and contains no punctuation at the end of sentence. The headline is clever and sparks interest in subject of the photo.
Ex.: Akins wins game after embarrassing mishap on court
2. First Sentence: Uses present tense action verb. Describes what is happening in photo.
Ex.: Johnny Tovar runs down the court on a fast break with the ball to score in the game against Bowie High School.
3. Second Sentence: Past tense verb. Provide background information. Describe something you can’t see in photo.
Ex.: Tovar stole the ball from an opponent who lost his balance after his pants fell down in the middle of the game.
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