ABCD Caption Writing
Objective: Students will learn about the ABCD’s parts of caption and the 5 W's and H of journalism writing.
Students will: -identify the components of a good caption. -understand the importance of captions. -write captions that fully identify the people in photos and are ccurate, complete, and informative.
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Directions Read before moving on!
Did you know that captions were the most-read words in yearbooks? Captions add context to photos, but there is an art to writing them. You will write captions for photos in your magazine. On the next page, you will find a page divided into 4 sections. Complete sections 1-4 by reading the material and completing the attached Google forms! Those are part of your grade. Then, in section 5, you will practice writing your own caption. That section is a grade, but you should submit this section on Canvas. All together, this assignment is worth 100 total points and is due by the end of class. Click the arrow when you're ready to start.
ABCD Caption Writing
Part 1
Part 3
Part 4
You Try!
Part 2
Practice
First, grab your reader's attention.
Try writing your own captions!
Third, provide any additional information that would provide necessary context.
Fourth, include a quote from someone in the photo.
Second, give them the essential details to describe the action in the photo.
Caption Example
Part 1
Attention Grabber
Attention Grabber
The attention grabber goes at the very beginning of the caption and is usually separated from the rest of the quote by a colon. Try to keep this to 5 words or less. It should be short, sweet, and to the point.
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
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Caption Example
Part 2
Basic Information
The next part of the caption covers the basic information, which includes naming all visible people and the details to describe the action or reaction occurring in the photo. This should be written in PRESENT tense, but should avoid -ing verbs. Utilize as many of the as you can, but avoid starting with WHO. Incorporate grade levels by naming the class beforehand (like the caption at left) or with commas separating the number (e.g. , 11,)
Attention Grabber
Basic Information
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
5 W's & H
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Caption Example
Part 3
Complimentary Information
Attention Grabber
Add some additional context to help the viewer better understand the situation. This should be information that cannot be gathered just by looking at the photo, but it should help tell more of the story. Be creative! Make sure this is written in PAST tense.
Basic Information
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
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Complimentary Information
Caption Example
Part 4
Direct Quote
Get a quote directly (use exact wording!) from a person in the photo. Always get a two sentence quote of the person's opinion (not a fact!). Take note of the punctuation and attribution. After naming the person the first time, only refer to them by last name.Always use the word "said" (not "says," "remarks," or anything else) and place it in between the two sentences. Look at the format used in the example quote - you'll use this every time.
Attention Grabber
Basic Information
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
Take the quiz
Back
Complimentary Information
Direct Quote
Practice
Caption Example
Part 5
Your turn!
Attention Grabber
Basic Information
Use the notes from this assignment and the example on the left to practice writing captions of your own. You will write 1 caption, and you will be graded on your ability to write each part of the caption.
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
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Complimentary Information
Direct Quote
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ABCD Caption Writing
Objective: Students will learn about the ABCD’s parts of caption and the 5 W's and H of journalism writing.
Students will: -identify the components of a good caption. -understand the importance of captions. -write captions that fully identify the people in photos and are ccurate, complete, and informative.
start
Directions Read before moving on!
Did you know that captions were the most-read words in yearbooks? Captions add context to photos, but there is an art to writing them. You will write captions for photos in your magazine. On the next page, you will find a page divided into 4 sections. Complete sections 1-4 by reading the material and completing the attached Google forms! Those are part of your grade. Then, in section 5, you will practice writing your own caption. That section is a grade, but you should submit this section on Canvas. All together, this assignment is worth 100 total points and is due by the end of class. Click the arrow when you're ready to start.
ABCD Caption Writing
Part 1
Part 3
Part 4
You Try!
Part 2
Practice
First, grab your reader's attention.
Try writing your own captions!
Third, provide any additional information that would provide necessary context.
Fourth, include a quote from someone in the photo.
Second, give them the essential details to describe the action in the photo.
Caption Example
Part 1
Attention Grabber
Attention Grabber
The attention grabber goes at the very beginning of the caption and is usually separated from the rest of the quote by a colon. Try to keep this to 5 words or less. It should be short, sweet, and to the point.
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
Take the quiz
Back
Caption Example
Part 2
Basic Information
The next part of the caption covers the basic information, which includes naming all visible people and the details to describe the action or reaction occurring in the photo. This should be written in PRESENT tense, but should avoid -ing verbs. Utilize as many of the as you can, but avoid starting with WHO. Incorporate grade levels by naming the class beforehand (like the caption at left) or with commas separating the number (e.g. , 11,)
Attention Grabber
Basic Information
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
5 W's & H
Take the quiz
Back
Caption Example
Part 3
Complimentary Information
Attention Grabber
Add some additional context to help the viewer better understand the situation. This should be information that cannot be gathered just by looking at the photo, but it should help tell more of the story. Be creative! Make sure this is written in PAST tense.
Basic Information
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
Take the quiz
Back
Complimentary Information
Caption Example
Part 4
Direct Quote
Get a quote directly (use exact wording!) from a person in the photo. Always get a two sentence quote of the person's opinion (not a fact!). Take note of the punctuation and attribution. After naming the person the first time, only refer to them by last name.Always use the word "said" (not "says," "remarks," or anything else) and place it in between the two sentences. Look at the format used in the example quote - you'll use this every time.
Attention Grabber
Basic Information
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
Take the quiz
Back
Complimentary Information
Direct Quote
Practice
Caption Example
Part 5
Your turn!
Attention Grabber
Basic Information
Use the notes from this assignment and the example on the left to practice writing captions of your own. You will write 1 caption, and you will be graded on your ability to write each part of the caption.
Making history: In the gym on September 9, junior Alejandra Rangel receives her letterman jacket at the first pep rally of the year. This was the first ever jacket ceremony in the school's history. "I was so excited to be part of this ceremony, no other class will ever be the first again,” Rangel said. “Every time I put on my coat, I think about the moment I received it in front of everyone, my whole family got to attend and see this big moment for me."
Take the quiz
Complimentary Information
Direct Quote