The students will be able to write their own story based on observations about the picture. Background Photos and drawings are important in preserving history. Historians spend much time looking at photographs in great detail, looking for clues to the true story of the picture. Gather several photos. Have descriptions of the photos.
Students really like it, even though it is a very simple activity.
Have students draw a scene and trade drawings with another student. Have each students write about the other's drawing. Ask students to write about what they would be doing in a photo that they would want to preserve in history.