James Meredith and Ole Miss Freeze Frame James Meredith and Ole Miss

Instructions As you see each photo, take a minute to write down complete sentences on what you think is happening in the picture. As you make your inferences, consider: What is the context? What is the mood/tone of the photo? Why might be happening? What might happen next? What clues can you find in the background? WHAT IS THE STORY?

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James Meredith Biography

What story did these photos tell? Turn to a partner and compare what you wrote. Did you pick up on similar details? Are your stories similar? If there are differences, why might they be? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA5IeuRWtZE

Questions How was your interpretation of the photos similar to the context of the video? (optional viewing) Did these specific photos provide enough information for you to understand the story? Why or why not? If you had only seen one or two of the photos, would you have been able to follow the story?

Questions What if I had only shown photos of the phone conversations between JFK and Ross Barnett? Did you need to see the whole video to understand the story? Would you have had enough information to understand the photos if I hadn’t told you it was about James Meredith?

How does this relate to writing? Thesis is key! Your evidence only makes sense to readers if your thesis tells them what to look for. Include sufficient evidence. Give your audience context. Show consideration of multiple perspectives. Do not rely on evidence too heavily. Evidence should support your point, not make it for you.