Capturing a moment in time and preserving it for future generations is a critical way to not only preserve our history, but to also expose students to art, culture, and literature.

1. Photography: A Window into History
with Kim Moore

2. A camera is to a photographer
as background knowledge is to an English learner.
They are both about bringing concepts and ideas into
focus.
Kimberly V. Moore, January 22, 2016

3. Drawings
Photos

4. Concrete….Pictorial….Abstract

5. According to Dr. Margo Gottlieb, lead
WIDA Developer:
“Academic language is defined by the
language of social interaction and that of
core curriculum areas. Academic content is
associated with the skills and knowledge of
the discipline. Language and content
intersect when you measure vocabulary.”

6. 10 Guiding Principles of Language Development
• building background knowledge in context
• cultural awareness—home, school, community
• academic language development (native/English)*
• all based on level of language proficiency
Developmentally-Appropriate Academic
Language in Sociocultural Contexts
• age
• academic language based on standards
• context—home, school, community
• respect for native and new culture*
Performance Definitions/ Standards in
their Matrices
• ELP standards
• six levels of language proficiency
• Can Do descriptors
• performance definitions

7. Photography can be utilized as a tool for:
• Vocabulary development
• Social Interaction
• Academic Content

8. Language
Target
Content
Target
Differentiated
Instruction
Collaboration

11. Add in middle and high school standards

12. Timeline Maker by Softschool.com
Using the Timeline Maker or Blank Timeline, create your own
timeline:
• Levels 1 and 2
Draw pictures
• Levels 3 and 4
• Levels 5 and 6
(pair share)

13. Kim MooreKim Moore’s Life
3/12/1965
Life on
the
Mississi
ppi
River
Marriag
e/ girls/
dogs/
fish/
frog
Lawrenc
eville,
GA
Teacher
Meridia
n MS
and Gulf
Breeze
FL
Life in
Clinton
MS
2
brothers
Mom
remarri
ed
Moved
to
Clinton,
MS
SE/ OHMarketing
Manager, Consultant,
Writer, Photographer,
Curriculum Developer,
Philanthropist,
Environmentalist,
Graduat
ed from
USM
Decemb
er 1987

16. Additional Information:
1950: He studied photography and filmmaking at Los
Angeles City College and the New School for Social
Research, finishing his education in 1950.
1953: Joining the Magnum Photos agency in 1953
allowed him to shoot photography projects around
the world.
1991: Elliott Erwitt: On the Beach written by Elliott
Erwitt was first published on October 01, 1991.
1992: Museum watching written by Elliott Erwitt was
first published on October 01, 1992.
1995: Elliott Erwitt married Pia Frankenberg in 1995.
2011: His work was published in a book, The Art of
André S. Solidor (2009), and exhibited in 2011 at the
Paul Smith Gallery in London.

17. Label the countries on your map.
Level 1 and 2
Label the countries on your map.
Level 3 and 4
Level 5 and 6
What would this activity look like
other levels of proficiency?
(Pair Share)

18. Find the following countries on your map:
• Russia
• Italy
• France
• Unites States
• Germany
(color or underline)

19. Find the following countries on your map:
1928-1939
• Russia
• Italy
• France
• Unites States
--New York (New York City)
--California (Los Angeles)
1950s-Today
• United States
--Pennsylvania (Pittsburg)
• Germany
• France
• United States
--New York

20. Mapping Tools

21. “To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about
finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've
found it has little to do with the things you see and
everything to do with the way you see them.”
Elliott Erwitt photographer known for his black and white candid shots of
ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings

23. Elliott Erwitt

28. My Contact Information:
Kim Moore
moore4knowledge@gmail.com
770-685-5568
Websites:
www.perfectionlearning.com
www.fieldtripzoom.com
www.slideshare.net/KimMoore11
www.linkedin.com/in/moore4education
www.twitter.com/moore4STEMed