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Cutline Writing worksheet:

Part 1: Write the first sentence. Who is in the photo and what are they doing? (use present
tense)
Ø Who, what, when, where and why of what is happening in the photo
Ø Names of people shown spelled correctly
Ø The date including the day of the week
Ø Where it is happening including the city and state
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Part 2: Write the background sentence. Why is it important? (use past tense)
Ø Why the event pictured is going on and why it is important to the story

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Optional Part 3: Quote from someone in the photo, or who is closely related to the action in the
photo. (use the direct words from a source)

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