The document outlines an academic assignment focused on visual analysis of photographs, emphasizing the exploration of themes related to truth and lies. It includes detailed steps for students to analyze a chosen photograph, write an essay in MLA format, and use specific pre-writing and editing strategies. Successful completion requires adherence to formal language and proper citation practices while engaging with various sources.

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ESOL 052 (Essay #__)
Steps:
1. Discuss the readings, videos, and photographs in the Truth
and Lies module on Bb.
2. Select a significant/controversial photograph to analyze. (The
photograph does not have to be from Bb.)
3. Choose one of the following essay questions:
a. What truth does this photograph reveal?
b. What lie does this photograph promote?
c. Why/How did people deliberately misuse this photograph and
distort its true meaning?
d. Why was this photograph misinterpreted by so many people?
e. Why do so many people have different reactions to this
photograph?
f.
_____________________________________________________
______________________?
(Students may create their own visual analysis essay
question as long as it is pre-approved by the instructor.)
4. Use the OPTIC chart to brainstorm and take notes on your
photograph.

2. 5. Use a pre-writing strategy (outline, graphic organizer, etc.) to
organize your ideas.
6. Using correct MLA format, write a 3-5 page essay.
7. Type a Works Cited page. (Use citationmachine.net,
easybib.com, etc. to format your info.)
8. Peer and self-edit during the writing process (Bb Wiki,
in/outside class).
9. Get feedback from your peers and an instructor during the
writing process.
(Note: Students who visit the Writing Center and show me
proof get 2 additional days to work on the assignment.)
10. Proofread/edit/revise during the writing process.
11. Put your pre-writing, essay, and Works Cited page in 1
Word document and upload it on Bb by midnight on ______.
(If a student submits an essay without pre-writing or without a
Works Cited page, he/she will receive a zero. If a student
submits an assignment late, he/she will receive a zero. If a
student plagiarizes, he/she will receive a zero.)
Purpose: Students will be able to use their reading, writing,
critical thinking, and research skills to conduct a visual analysis
that explores the theme of Truth and Lies.
Tone: The tone of this assignment should be formal and
academic.
Language: The diction and syntax of this assignment should
be formal and academic. Students should not use second person
pronouns (you/your), contractions, abbreviations, slang, or any
type of casual language. Students should refer to the diction and
syntax guidelines in the writing packet.
Audience: The audience of this assignment is the student’s peers
and instructor.

3. Format: MLA style (double spaced, 1 in. margins, Times New
Roman 12 font, pagination, heading, title, tab for each
paragraph, in-text citations, Works Cited page, hanging indents,
etc.)
Requirements:
In order for a student to earn a minimum passing grade of 70%
on this assignment, his/her essay must be in the correct MLA
format, have at least 3 FULL pages, and contain the following
components:
· Introduction (1 paragraph)
· introductory device (general statement, strong/surprising
statement, personal viewpoint, question, unusual fact, vivid
example, definition, quote, statistic)
· general discussion of the topic (funnel introduction)
· 1 relevant/informative quote from 1 of the Bb readings or
videos + analysis
· parenthetical documentation (in-text citation)
· thesis must be the last sentence in the introduction
· thesis must contain a clear topic and focus
· Body (3+ paragraphs)· 1 main idea in each body paragraph·
transition words &/or phrases used to add coherence
· specific supporting details & analysis inside each body
paragraph
· 1 relevant/informative quote(s) from 1 of the Bb readings or
videos in each body paragraph + analysis
· specific/relevant photo details in each body paragraph

4. · parenthetical documentation (in-text citations) in each body
paragraph
· quote analysis inside each body paragraph
· Conclusion (1 paragraph)
· concluding transition words &/or phrases used to add
coherence (Do not use in conclusion.)
· concluding device (general statement, emphatic sentence,
possible course of action, statement regarding future research,
advice)
· 1 relevant/informative quote from 1 of the Bb readings or
videos + analysis
· parenthetical documentation (in-text citation)
· summary of the essay’s main ideas
· Works Cited
· Each essay must utilize information from at least 3 sources: at
least 1 Bb reading, 1 Bb video, & 1 photo
· All quoted and paraphrased information must be cited inside
the essay.
· All sources should be listed alphabetically on the Works Cited
page.
· After you list your sources, please copy and paste your
photograph onto the bottom of your Works Cited page. Make
sure to copy and paste the link directly underneath the
photograph.
(The image on the next page was retrieved at
http://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2017/07/11/optic-
strategy-for-visual-analysis/ )
Read the information below and then use the OPTIC strategy to
brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.

5. Directions: Read the information on the previous page and then
use the OPTIC Strategy for Visual Analysis to brainstorm and
take notes on your photograph.
OPTIC Elements
Student Response
Overview:
Summarize the overall concept.
Parts:
Describe the parts.
Title:
Explain the title and creator.
Interrelationships: Explain how the parts relate to the whole.

6. Conclusion: Conclude with a strong analysis.
Pre-Writing
(Students should create a BRIEF outline, graphic organizer, or
some other type of pre-writing for their essay.)
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Device:
B. General discussion:
C. Quote + citation + analysis:
D. Thesis statement:
II. Body
A. Main idea:
B. Main Idea:
C. Main Idea:
III. Conclusion
A. Transition:
B. Device:
C. Quote + citation + analysis:
D. Summary of main ideas:
Graphic Organizer:

7. Thesis Statement:
Main Idea:
Main Idea:
Main Idea:
Simms-Clark 3
I. Introduction
Historical Truths Portrayed in Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing
The novel Homegoing is a historical fiction that starts during
the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The story talk about two half-
sisters Esi and Effia as well as their descendants who are
separated by slavery, ethnic rivalries, and many other issues.
Effia marries Cape Coast castle British governor, while Esi, her
half-sister was sold into slavery in the United States. This story
resonates strongly with minorities who have long grappled with
the effects of slavery and how their stories are told in the
modern-day America. I have personally wondered about the
roles of black people in enabling slavery as well as the
unrelenting grandiosity with which the white man carted away
millions of black people into slavery like cartons of milk. In
fact, Alyssa Rosenberg, a Washington Post writer while making
a comparison between two historical novels stated that
““Homegoing” is an excellent companion piece to the
miniseries, deepening the questions “Roots” raises about what it
means to recover lost histories.” Some historical truths inherent

8. in the Homegoing include: importance of cultural heritage
among all people, the overarching influence of the family unit
among, and the fact that inequality in its various forms has long
existed. – Thesis Statement (Where the 3 main ideas are) – last
line of introduction
This introduction has
A. Device:
B. General discussion:
C. Quote + citation + analysis:
D. Thesis statement
FILL IN THE TABLE FOR VISUAL and WRITE THE
INTRODUCTION and PUT THREE MAIN IDEAS FOR THE
MAIN ESSAY IN THE THESIS STATEMENT
Read the information below and then use the OPTIC strategy to
brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.
Directions: Read the information on the previous page and then
use the OPTIC Strategy for Visual Analysis to brainstorm and
take notes on your photograph.
OPTIC Elements
Student Response
Overview:
Summarize the overall concept.
Parts:
Describe the parts.

9. Title:
Explain the title and creator.
Interrelationships: Explain how the parts relate to the whole.
Conclusion: Conclude with a strong analysis.
Pre-Writing
(Students should create a BRIEF outline, graphic organizer, or
some other type of pre-writing for their essay.)
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Device:
B. General discussion:
C. Quote + citation + analysis:
Thesis statement

10. Example of how it should be written
Introduction
Financial stress is a major problem in today’s society. In
fact, the author of one source stated that
“____________________________________________________
_______________” (_________). This quote really shows how
__________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_______________________. I can really relate to this quote
because
_______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
________________________. This was a difficult time in my
life, and I ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
________________________. Many researchers have spent
considerable time examining the issue of financial stress.
According to this research, financial stress
___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
________________________.
Picture to be Analyzed
· Many people believe breastfeeding in public is disrespectful
and unsocial.
OR CHOOSE ANOTHER FROM HERE and give reasons
https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/tags/controversial/#b/
USE QUOTES ONLY FROM THESE ARTICLES TO SUPPORT
YOUR INTRODUCTION
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Tiananmen (The New York Times)
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