COPY Day 7 basic caption writing basic caption
COPY – Day 7 basic caption writing
basic caption writing COPY What do you know about this picture? Write down things that you know for sure. • • • ____________ ____________
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BASIC INFORMATION basic caption writing COPY just the facts RESEARCH. Find out the who, what, where and when. .
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B - BASIC INFORMATION basic caption writing COPY Facts from interview WHO: sophomores Sabrina Cedeno-Tobon, Brooke Schuhle, Valentina Vaca, Marianne Cortes WHAT: comparing class schedules WHERE: commons area WHEN: schedule pick-up day
B - BASIC INFORMATION basic caption writing COPY Facts from interview • Using first and last names, identify everyone in the photo (up to five). • Accurately describe the action in the photo.
B - BASIC INFORMATION basic caption writing COPY While examining Sabrina Cedeno. Tobon’s (10) schedule, Brooke Schuhle (10), Valentina Vaca (10), Marianne Cortes (10) look for classes they share.
CHECK DETAILS basic caption writing COPY • Are names spelled correctly? Brooke or Brook? , Mary. Ann or Marianne? Schuhle or Schulle? • Is grade classification included? • Have you made sure the caption does not begin with a name? • Is there a widow?
basic caption writing COPY Using the information provided, write a BASIC caption in present tense.
basic caption writing COPY WHO: Seniors Doug Donatelli and Andrew Dickun WHAT: Students dressed in Camo outfits to go “Gator Huntin’, ” supporting the football team at a home game against the Gateway Gators. WHERE: Behind the home side end zone in the newly renovated grandstand at Davis Field WHEN: September 14, 2013 The second home game to use the student grandstand. The historic grandstand had been closed for six years while a roof was built.
CHECKLIST basic caption writing COPY • Is the caption written in present tense? • Does it indicate where and when the action is taking place? • Are there indefinite adjectives (all, anything, each, every, few, many, one, several, some, all, any, etc. ) in the caption? Eliminate them. Be specific. • Does it thoroughly explain the action in the photo?
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