Caption Writing 2.1 Recognize the elements of communication using a sender-receiver model. 2.4 Demonstrate elements of written and electronic communication such as accurate spelling, grammar, and format. A8.2 Use technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic products and presentations.

What’s important? -The 5 W’s & H WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY HOW

Present Tense vs. Past Tense Always write stories and quotes in PRESENT Tense as if it is happening now.

Types of Captions Group Identifications Candid Identifications Expanded Captions

Group Identifications: Group identifications name the group and identify the individuals.

Group Identifications:

Group Identifications:

Group Identifications: Andres Munguia (9) and Jocelyn Moreno (9)

Group Identifications:

Group Identifications: 2016/17 McFarland FFA Officers

Candid Identifications: Candid Identifications identify individuals and include a brief explanation of the content.

Candid Identifications:

Candid Identifications:

Candid Identifications: The reigning Kiss the Pig Champions pose for a picture after defeating the men’s team by more than $1,000.

Candid Identifications:

Candid Identifications: Xavier Perez (11) Jennyfer Mejia (11) Cristal Hernandez (10) While preparing for the Kern County Fair in September, FFA students demonstrate their showmanship skills at the school farm.

Expanded Captions: Answer the five W’s and H and provide additional details.

Expanded Captions: 1st sentence: Present Tense. Identifies (who, what, when, where) and describes the content that goes beyond just the obvious.

Expanded Captions: 1st sentence: Present Tense. “Embracing for the last time as WHS students, seniors Anna Gonzalez and Rebecca Heinz cry at the thought of leaving the daily support of their friendship.”

Expanded Captions: 2nd sentence: Past Tense Presents behind the scenes facts. Focus on the why and how.

Expanded Captions: 2nd sentence: Past Tense “Together with parents and friends, the two gathered in the school atrium to give brief well-wishes before boarding the bus headed to their senior class party.”

Expanded Captions: 3rd sentence: Quote “I don’t know what I will do without seeing Becca everyday next year,” said Gonzalez. “ She has been the best friend I could ever ask for.”

FFA Expanded Captions: “ You never realize how heavy people are till you’re at the bottom of a pyramid.” - Jennyfer Mejia (11)

Back to School Night Expanded Captions: “ Back to school night is just as boring as regular school.” - Abel Lopez (12)

FFA Expanded Captions: “ Sometimes these pigs frustrate me when they don't listen!” - Roobie Richards (faculty) Expanded Captions: