Critically examine the use and relevance of photographic material as not only a support to reported text, but also as a source of information in its own right. Based on their observations and careful analysis, students write a paragraph describing what they believe the story to be.
Students select a headline for the photo.
Provide students with a copy of the text of the article to read. Discuss how the photo is relevant to the story. Consider why this photo has been chosen. Finally, decide whether or not the photo has served its purpose. They came steadily from around 7pm as city office blocks were emptying of bankers and brokers, and as the suits and secretaries sipped pints of beer on pavements outside bars.