Build confident caption writers with a complete, classroom-ready set that works start to finish. Teach the two-sentence caption formula, support students while they draft, guide partners through a structured peer review, and assess with clear criteria. Everything focuses on accuracy, tense, context, and proper credit. What’s included: Caption Writing Power Deck (PowerPoint, .pptx) Presents the two-sentence structure (present tense description, past tense context) and how to format a parenthetical credit. Includes modeled examples and practice opportunities.
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Anchor Chart: Write Strong Photo Captions (PDF, 1 page) At-a-glance reference with the formula, short templates, do/do-not reminders, and example captions. Photo Caption Peer Review (PDF, 1 page) Partner checklist for tense, identification, context, AP-style basics, and credit. Quick fact-check lines, Glow/Grow feedback prompts, and space to rewrite the caption. Photo Caption Rubric (PDF, 1 page) Three levels across five criteria: Accuracy and Identification, Sentence 1 (present-tense description), Sentence 2 (past-tense context), Source Credit in parentheses, and Style and Mechanics.
Total 15 points with a quick scoring guide and a student self-check. How it works Teach with the Power Deck to introduce the formula and show strong models. Reference the Anchor Chart while students draft their captions. Review with the Peer Review sheet so partners check facts, tense, context, and credit, then write a cleaner second draft. Assess with the Rubric for consistent grading and clear feedback. When to use Journalism, photojournalism, yearbook, or media literacy units First week skill-building, station work, or a quick tune-up before deadline File types PowerPoint (.pptx) PDFs (three single-page printables)
Designed for grades 9th – 12th.
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