Students will be writing on them so make sure the surface is smooth, markers do not fade through the paper, and there is enough space for students to stand in front of their picture with out bothering the next group. Divide students into workable groups equal to the number of pictures being used. Select a student to write and give him a marker. Be sure each group is a different color. Emphasize the need for all students to contribute not just the one who is doing the writing.
Students are to make a list of words that describe what they see in the picture.
These must be single words not phrases and they can only be used once. The word green may be used to describe the grass and the trees in a picture, not green grass and green tree. Depending on the length of the class period and the follow up activities I set a timer for about 10 minutes. When time is up groups move to the next picture and continue the word list. The only catch is that they can not use the same words as the previous group.