Summary
Students will look closely at this old image and write a short, structured poem.
- First, students will simply look at the photo, noting interesting details that pop out to them.
- Then, they'll consider how this photo is both a strange example of a holiday photo, but also a perfect example.
- They'll write a draft of a five line, structured poem about this photo.
- Finally, they'll revise their writing and add some *sizzle*.
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