“A picture is worth a thousand words.”
— UnknownThough the origin of this popular adage is unclear, one thing is clear: using photos with English-Language Learners (ELLs) can be enormously effective in helping them learn far more than a thousand words — and how to use them.
Usable images for lessons can be found online or teachers and students can take and use their own.
The activities presented below connect to multiple Common Core Standards including the following ELA Standards: