Caption Writing Practice Digital Media Mrs. Huddleston

The “Formula” Short headline. First sentence: Answer as many of the 5Ws and H as possible. Present tense. Second+ sentences: Answer remaining 5Ws and H and give other background information. Past Tense. Quote from person involved in action or eyewitness of action. Use “said.” Reporting is the foundation for great captions. It will take about 20-30 minutes to collect all the information you will need to best write the photo story.

Information Who: Lea Salongu-senior What: Competing in group dance competition When: Friday, April 24, 2012, 8pm Where: Nashville Convention Center Why: Member of “Fire and Ice” competing for a spot in the national competition How: Practice 4x/week for 5 months prior to event. This is Salongu’s last chance.

Information Who: FRA-Bob Allen-junior, CPA-John Doe-senior What: Trying to gain control of the ball When: Friday, April 24, 2012, 4pm Where: The Hill at FRA Why: Last regular district match How: FRA has not beat CPA in two years Outcome: Allen got control of ball and scored goal; FRA won 2-1

Information Who: Eighth graders Julie Sheeh, Will Smith What: Playing in wave pool When: Friday, April 24, 2012, 1pm Where: Nashville Shores Why: Free-time at 8th grade retreat How: Eighth grade annual retreat to work on team building and leadership skills

Headline Caption goes here.

Information Who: Caleb Huddleston-3; J Knutson-grandfather What: cleaning bugs off Knutson’s motorcycle When: Tuesday, May 31, 2006 Where: Dover Glen Apartments Why: Knutson was getting ready to head home the next day on his bike. How: Knutson would spray a spot and Caleb would wipe it.

Information Who: Seniors Brad Akers, Jim Collins, LeShon Diez What: Wait on the bench When: Monday, March 31, 2012 Where: Duncanville High School gym; Duncanville, TX Why: Teammate, Ralph Jones-junior, just missed a free-throw How: Ducanville is down by one point with only 3 seconds left Outcome: Duncanville lost 70-71; out of playoffs

Headline Caption goes here.

Information Who: Jerard White-Latin teacher What: Teaching Latin III When: Monday, March 31, 2006 Where: FRA Upper School Classroom 203 Why: Demonstrating how early Roman gladiators fought How: Dressed in authentic gladiator garb

Information Who: seniors Maggie Pope, Marian Wayland, Emily Adams, and the Panther What: Enjoying the first day of their senior year When: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Where: U/S commons Why: Because they can How: With much joy and happiness

Homework Find two personal action photos and write expanded captions for each using the formula. Do not use group or posed photos. Insert each photo into a word document and type the caption underneath. Printout does not need to be in color. Name Digital Media; Caption Writing Assignment Period Due Date Headline. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Reporting is the foundation for great captions. It will take about 20-30 minutes to collect all the information you will need to best write the photo story. Headline. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here. Caption goes here.