A 2-page practice worksheet that builds caption and copy writing skills before staff write for the real book. Three exercises, a quick reference table. Exercise 1 — Fix the Trophy Caption: Three captions that describe what you can already see. Students rewrite each to add something the photo can't show. Exercise 2 — Write an Extended Caption:
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A full photo scenario is provided — subject name, grade, context, score, and a direct quote. Students write a 3-5 sentence extended caption using the information given. Exercise 3 — Write the Spread Copy Opening: Students write three different opening sentences for a sports spread. No two can start the same way. Also includes a five-caption-type quick reference table on the back.
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Designed for grades 9-12.
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