Senior English October: Week of 17-21
Mon - 10/17
Photo Essay Analysis - done today
Analyzing a Photo Essay: Using the photo essay selected, focus on the following topics as you “read” and analyze a photo essay: How do these elements reveal the author's purpose/claim?
1. title
2. sequence of images
3. content of photographs
4. captions
5. purpose
6. target audience
7. issue and position (claim / argument of photo)
Next, consider how you would use the three elements of Reader Response Criticism theory to think about the impact of the photo essay. After your initial analysis, revisit the photo essay and make interpretations based on your inferences.
1. What issues are presented in the photo essay, and what is the author’s position on the issues?
2. What is the purpose of this photo essay?
3. Who is the target audience for this photo essay?
4. How do the images tell a story or progression of events to reveal a particular position?
5. What is your interpretation of the photo essay? Discuss how the composition and arrangement of the photos lead to your interpretation - Use the elements of photography from activity 1.6.
6. After your initial analysis, revisit the essay and interpret its visual rhetoric. What argument is the essay presenting and is it effective?
Tues. 10/18
1. Submit your Detroit analysis
Submitting to Google
Classroom: from outside folder on your computer
- Go to google classroom
- Select the assignment:
OPEN button
- Select “Add” button – pull down menu - select form google
drive, or file (word document).
- “Turn in” button
2. The Photo Essay for review - with small group (3 max) choose a photo essay to analyze.
A. Follow the steps from above as your group processes the essay.
B. Individually, you will write an analytical response in which you explain the argument being presented and evaluate whether it is effective or not. Be sure to:
- include a thesis statement that clearly presents your interpretation.
- explain how the photographer presents an argument, citing specific details from the images to support your interpretation.
- examine the rhetorical appeals used and their effect on the viewers.
- include transitions (in addition, moreover, consequently)
- include a concluding statement.
Sentence starters:
The photojournalist's arguments is_______
He/she presents this argument by ___________, / which can be seen in _____________
The Photojournalist uses rhetorical appeals such as ____________
This creates an effect of ____________
WED 10/19
PSAT and 2016 Candidate Forum
Thurs. 10/20
Group Photo Essay Analysis
Fri. 10/21
Retake SB 3 Poem Exam
Work on Group Photo Essay Analysis
