The document provides instructions for an assignment to take 5 or more digital pictures that tell a story and correspond to math problems. Students should plan each picture, take multiple angles of each scene, consider locations outside of class, and have fun while taking the pictures seriously. Close-ups, interesting angles, and directing attention can make photos more engaging for readers. A variety of subjects beyond just people can be included.

1. Taking Pictures that Tell a
Story

2.  At least 5 digital pictures, one per math problem
 You may take more than 5 pictures to enhance your
story
 Each picture should ‘fit’ your story
 You must complete a planning sheet for each picture
so you know what you are doing

3.  You can take pictures at home and on the weekends
(good idea so you have time to decorate…the fun part!)
 With special permission, you may arrange to take
pictures in locations outside the 6th grade hall
 Consider taking a picture for the cover of your book
 Take several pictures from different angles for each
picture. That way you can choose the best one when
you go to print them.
 Take your project seriously, but have fun doing it!

4. Close-ups
 Get up close and
personal to the subject
of your photo
 Gives the illusion of
being in the moment
with the character

6. Interesting angles
 Put a new perspective
on your photo
 Get down low, get up
high, try new things

8. Directing attention to
a specific
person/thing
 Think about what you
want your readers’ eyes
to be looking at
 Make this person/thing
the center of the
attention

10. Not all pictures have
to be about people
 Using a variety of
subjects in your
pictures makes your
book interesting. Use
props, furniture, etc.

12. Good
luck
and
have
fun!