Step 3: Write down some action words that might be taking place in the photograph.. On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true.. On a separate sheet of paper
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VERBS
Step 4: Write down the location of the people or things Here are some examples Can you think of others?
LOCATIONS
The chart is on the wail
The men are between the two women
The plant is in the corner
The plant is in front of the window
One man is standing by the table
Step 5: Write down some statements about the photograph that you know are true Here are some examples Can you think of others?
FACTS Three people are sitting down
One man is standing up
There are cups on the table
There is a map on the wall
There are two men and two women in the picture
Step 6: Write down some statements about the photograph that you think might be true Here are some examples Can you think of others?
INTERPRETATIONS They are having a meeting
They are reviewing the computer printouts
They are drinking coffee
The man with the coffee cup is making a point
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Step 7: Share your work on Steps 1 through 6 with others Did they find the same words? Did they have different interpretations?
COMMON TRAP PRACTICE
SIMILAR SOUNDS
A word or phrase may sound like an object or action in the photo Circle that word or phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1 The €ub isốn›the€fabTe> The cup is on the table,
2 An ant is in front of the widow
3 The man who is sanding has a pin in his pocket
4 There are two men knitting
5 Both men are carrying tiles
PREPOSITIONS
A preposition or a prepositional phrase may be used incorrectly Circle that preposition
or prepositional phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1 The cups are on top of the papers
2 They’re working across from the table
3 The papers are spread under the table
4 The man in the white shirt is standing in front of the man sitting down
5 Aman is holding a coffee cup in his right hand
WORDS OUT OF CONTEXT
A word or phrase may be used out of context Circle that word or phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1 The group is having a meeting outdoors
The man is pouring coffee
They’re looking at the map on the wall
They’re planning to meet soon
Everyone is wearing glasses
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Step 1: Examine this photograph
Step 2: Write down what you see in the photograph
NOUNS
Step 3: Write down some action words that might be taking place in the photograph
VERBS
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Step 4: Write down the location of the people or things
LOCATIONS
Step 5: Write down some statements about the photograph that you know are true
FACTS
Step 6: Write down some statements about the photograph that you think might be true
INTERPRETATIONS
Step 7: Share your work with others Did they find the same words? Did they have different interpretations?
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COMMON TRAP PRACTICE
SIMILAR SOUNDS
A word or phrase may sound like an object or action in the photo Circle that word or phrase Ona separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1 They’re writing a check
2 They’re sanding the floor
3 They’re checking in for the fight
4, He’s wearing a tag
PREPOSITIONS
A preposition or a prepositional phrase may be used incorrectly Circle that preposition or prepositional phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1 The ticket agents are in front of the counter
2 Aman is standing beside the counter
3 The last woman in line has a large suitcase in her hands
4, The direction signs are underfoot
5 The two agents are working across from one another
WORDS OUT OF CONTEXT
A word or phrase may be used out of context Circle that word or phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1 The bags are on the conveyor belt
2 The passengers are boarding the plane
3 They're weighing their bags
4 The security officers are opening the suitcases
5 The agents are taking a break
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Step 1: Examine this photograph
Step 2: Write down what you see in the photograph
NOUNS
Step 3: Write down some action words that might be taking place in the photograph
VERBS
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Step 4: Write down the location of the people or things
LOCATIONS
Step 5: Write down some statements about the photograph that you know are true
FACTS
Step 6: Write down some statements about the photograph that you think might be true INTERPRETATIONS
Step 7: Share your work with others Did they find the same words? Did they have
different interpretations?
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COMMON TRAP PRACTICE
SIMILAR SOUNDS
A word or phrase may sound like an object or action in the photo Circle that word or phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1
The passengers are getting off the plane
The tree is on the platform
They’re all carrying bats
They’re getting out of the rain
The risers are on a flat form
PREPOSITIONS
A preposition or a prepositional phrase may be used incorrectly Circle that preposition or prepositional phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1
The three are walking behind the train
The riders are getting on the train
The passengers are walking under the platform
The woman in the white coat is behind the others
The woman in the black coat is far from the door
WORDS OUT OF CONTEXT
A word or phrase may be used out of context Circle that word or phrase On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences to make them true
1
The riders are getting off their horses
The passengers are putting their bags on the train
The travelers are starting their journey
The rail users are buying their tickets
The commuters are waiting for the train to arrive
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Step 1: Examine this photograph
Step 2: Write down what you see in the photograph
NOUNS
Step 3: Write down some action words that might be taking place in the photograph VERBS
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Step 4: Write down the location of the people or things
LOCATIONS
Step 5: Write down some statements about the photograph that you know are true
FACTS
Step 6: Write down some statements about the photograph that you think might be true
INTERPRETATIONS
Step 7: Share your work with others Did they find the same words? Did they have different interpretations?
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