Children of Yesteryear

Writing Prompts with Photographs

Click on the thumbnail image to view a larger picture. Answer the questions below by examining each photograph. Then, write a story about one of the pictures. The Photo Analysis Guide provides further guidance.

Winter Coats

On the Trail

Best Friends

• How would you describe the children's clothing?
• Where was this photograph taken?
• Who are the characters in this photograph?

Ruffles and Bows

Baby Bunting

Mystery Prop

• What evidence in this photograph would tell you when it was taken?
• What is underneath the baby?
• What is the child holding?

Photo Analysis Guide

Observation

Knowledge

Interpretation

Describe exactly what you see in the photo

• What people and objects are shown?
• How are they arranged?
• What is the physical setting?
• What other details can you see?

Summarize what you already know< about the situation and time period shown,

and the people and objects that appear.

Say what you conclude from what you see.

• What's going on in the picture?
• Who are the people & what are they doing?
• What might be the function of the objects?
• What can we conclude about the time period?

Further Research What questions has the photo raised? What are some sources I can use to find answers?