List key words:
In the space below, list all key words that come to mind when viewing this picture:
Primary headline:
From your list, select the best words to use in your primary headline and list them here:
List key words:
In the space below, list all key words that come to mind when viewing this picture:
Primary headline:
From your list, select the best words to use in your primary headline and list them here:
List key words:
In the space below, list all key words that come to mind when viewing this picture:
Primary headline:
From your list, select the best words to use in your primary headline and list them here:
Name(s):
Class Period:
Headlines Writing
Exercise One: Brainstorm key words for primary headline
Key words in primary headlines pull readers into the spread. They also reflect the content of the dominant photo.
Examine these photos and list words that come to mind when you view each picture.
Choose the best words to use as the primary headline for each image and list those in the “primary headline” area for each picture.
This exercise can be completed individually or as a group. When you are finished with this exercise, save your work and send it to your teacher.
Additional resources:
PowerPoint Video
Curriculum: Writing Chapter 8 - pages 24-29
Grading rubric for primary headlines
